Support PCMEA for establishing Carpet Weaving Training Institute in Punjab

The main objective of the project is to support PCMEA for establishing an industry-led, sustainable and competency based Training Institute for young women and men from vulnerable communities. Major considerations for ILO would be to guide PCMEA to ensure that the training institute is sustainable, accessible for vulnerable communities, offer equal opportunities for women and should impart ‘competency-based training’. It should have a close link with industries as well as relevant Government institutions for smooth transition of trainees into employment. Preferably, the training institute will be established in collaboration with an existing training institution in Punjab – including P-TEVTA or PVTC and partnership would be developed with Ministry of Textile Industries as well as other development partners. The project would achieve the following results: a. A “Training Needs Assessment” Study Conducted to Assess the situation in order to ensure the sustainability of the training institute and to avoid parallel training facilities, ILO will undertake a detailed ‘Feasibility Study’ looking into the following important dimensions; i. Demand assessment – based on available literature, statistics and administrative records ii. Existing institutions with similar programmes iii. Gaps in number and quality of training courses currently offered iv. Identification of interest level by Employers, Government and other important stakeholders. v. Important internal and external factors for sustainability of the institute vi. Identification of partners, venue and other relevant stakeholders for establishment of institute vii. Identification of potential development partners to support the establishment and continuity of institute viii. Identification of foreseeable opportunities and risk factors for the establishment of institute ix. A strategy for establishment of Training institute x. A tentative cost estimate for the establishment training institute b. Process to support PCMEA for establishment of training institute based on the feasibility study, ILO will extend necessary support to PCMEA for establishing the Training Institute in the following major interventions: i. Establishment of supervisory & implementation mechanism ii. Selection of training trades to be imparted in the training institute iii. Collaboration with potential partners iv. Preparation of ‘competency-based’ training standards and curriculum v. Hiring and training of instructional staff vi. Implementation of training

Project symbol

PAK/14/01/PCM

Admin unit

CO-Islamabad

Start date

01/06/2014

End date

31/05/2017

Total allocation

92820

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

92814

Development Partners

Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association

Country/Countries

Pakistan

Outcomes

More and better jobs for inclusive growth and improved youth employment prospects