First Project of CPEC, Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute Launched in Gwadar

The changing face of technology around the world necessitates a person's specialization in specific expertise. A decent job can only be obtained by someone who is an expert in a certain field. Vocational education training schools provide specialized and practical information to individuals and assist them in becoming self-sufficient at a certain age. In this way, this institute has been built in Gwadar to provide benefits to the localities.

PURPOSE OF PAK-CHINA TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE AT GWADAR

The people of Gwadar are the port city's primary stakeholders. Their participation in the deep-sea port's operation and management, as well as in industrial and commercial businesses and urbanization processes, is critical to any long-term development objectives. This is why this project is being offered to mold and improve the abilities of Gwadar's active public so that they can contribute to the city's development.

This state-of-the-art institute will not only provide free accommodation to the faculty and students but will also provide scholarships to Pak-China Institute students. The trained youngsters would have excellent career chances at Gwadar Port, the Free Zone Industry, and other CPEC projects.

LOCATION

The institute represents 70 years of friendship between Pakistan and China. The institute, which is part of CPEC, was finished in under 20 months and is located in Gwadar District, Balochistan. Built at a cost of $10 million.

OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT PROGRESS

For the establishment of this institute, GPA purchased 18 acres of land and infrastructure from the old Gwadar Degree College. The China International Engineering Company completed an onsite feasibility study for the project in January 2017.

• On August 9, 2017, the Chinese side signed the minutes of the onsite feasibility study.
• In April 2018, EAD and MOFCOM signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
• On March 29th, 2019, implementation minutes were signed.
• On December 16th, 2019, the groundbreaking ceremony took place.
• On January 10, 2020, the building began.
• On September 20, 2021, Inaugurated and starts its working

SKILLS OFFERED AT PAK-CHINA VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE GWADAR

This Vocational technical institute provides several courses to the local persons like technical, art, administration and other courses. Any person can select any course of his choice and leanings. Here are some of the courses that are initially offered at this institute include,

• Language Skills
• Repairing Skills
• Safety Car Driving Skills
• Forklift Operating Skills
• Basic Computer and IT Skills
• Crane Operating for Loading and Unloading of Goods

FACILITIES OFFERED FOR THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS     

STATE OF THE ART CLASSES

Overcrowding in the classroom results in low student engagement and poor learning and makes it difficult for instructors to manage their classes. However, with this in mind, classrooms were designed with roomy buildings that could accommodate up to 40 pupils per classroom, allowing instructors to deliver better presentations.

SEPARATE HOSTEL

A new state-of-the-art hostel for staff and students has been built in Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute at Gwadar for the convenience and benefit of students and faculty. In addition, males’ and females' hostels build separately by keeping Pakistani culture in mind.

ADVANCE TRAINING MODELS

Gwadar residents can improve their technical capabilities by using cutting-edge technology, machinery, and tools. The Pak-China Vocational Institute has cutting-edge equipment and apparatus to provide the best technical education and skills to Balochistan's youngsters, particularly those in Gwadar.

MODERN FURNITURE

This vocational institute now boasts high-quality classroom and training room furniture. This institute has been furnished with contemporary desks and seats. Desks allow you to construct clusters or pairs of pupils with greater ease.

LABORATORY FOR COMPUTERS

This institute has a specialist computer lab with all of the computer equipment for improved student assistance. As a result, local students will be able to learn the digital aspects, computer skills, and technology.

LIBRARY

Libraries are the hub of learning. That is the reason a state-of-the-art library is also added to the institute vicinity. This library has the essential resources that make studying feasible, such as books, journals, workstations, printers, and qualified specialists who can assist students with research topics.

There are also a variety of other amenities that students and faculty can take advantage of, including as

• Well Trained Faculty
• Conference Hall
• Separate training Rooms
• Faculty rooms
• Cameras Civilian
• Cafeteria

WRAPPING UP

Gwadar has recently seen a slew of development projects that are creating new jobs and industries while also laying a solid infrastructure basis for the country's future growth. This Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute at Gwadar not only facilitates the locality but makes them the pioneers to grow with the growth. We can say that Pak China’s friendship through the CPEC will lead towards the growth of the both-sided relation and economy.