Youth from the MAs/Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were trained during 2021–24.
Project is revised in accordance with the mandate.
Target
Train 2780 youth of MAs of KP in demand-oriented occupations to meet market demands.
Goal
Increased availability of trained workforce from MAs for enterprises and mega projects.
Support
Free 3 months Training Course + 3 months on job training / internship, boarding, lodging & stipend per month.
To provide demand-driven, quality skill training
Mr. Masood Ahmad
Secretary
Industries, Commerce & Technical Education Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Empowered by the Government’s vision, the Accelerated Skills Development Program equips youth from the merged areas with demand-driven skills, linking them to jobs, internships, and entrepreneurship for sustainable livelihoods and local economic growth
Muhammad Ishaq
Project Director ASDPThis revised PC‑1 realigns scope and cost to train 2,780 trainees in four batches through an outsourced model under NAVTTC guidelines, ensuring quality delivery, private sector linkages.
With focused execution by the PMU and partner institutes nationwide, the Department remains committed to bridging the skills gap, curbing distress migration, and catalyzing SME-led development across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s merged districts.
Sectors/Trades Offered.
Tourism & Hospitality
Professional Baking, Chef, Hotel Management, Travel/Tourism Manager
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Heavy Machinery Operations
Bulldozer, Loader, Crane, Excavator Operator, Hi-tech Automotive Jr Technician
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Construction & Power Crushing
Welder, Steel Fixer, Tile Fixer, Civil Supervisor, Marble Technician
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Services
Auto Mechanic, Electrician, Beautician, Hair Beauty, CCTV & Mobile Tech, Tailoring
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info@asdp.gkp.pkTo empower the youth of the merged districts/areas of Khyber Pakhtunkwa by bridging the skill gap.
To provide demand-driven, quality skill training.
To enhance the employability and entrepreneurial capabilities of beneficiaries in the region.
The program offers market-relevant trades including Tourism and Hospitality, Heavy Machinery, Construction, Power Crushing, Gems and Gemology, Solarization, and Entrepreneurship training, among others.
Training is aligned with national and international standards to meet industry demands
Applicants must be permanent residents of the Merged Districts (NMDs) and aged between 18 and 35 years.
Candidates must not have previously availed or currently be availing any other training facility funded by federal, provincial, or donor agencies
Training will be conducted in multiple public and private sector institutes across Pakistan, including technical colleges in the Merged Districts.
The program adopts an outsourced model, engaging accredited training providers to deliver courses
Let’s Build Future Together.
