http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmsr.2024(IX-IV).11
10.31703/gmsr.2024(IX-IV).11
Published : Dec 2024
Employment Generation through Skills Development: Measuring Effectiveness of the Punjab Skills Development Fund in Enhancing Employability
Investigates the effectiveness of skills development programs in Pakistan, particularly focusing on the Punjab Skills Development Fund(PSDF). The study assessed programs' impact on employability and identified gaps in the current skills development framework. Present quantitative research found that PSDF programs have successfully enhanced the employability of trainees. Most trainees reported positive outcomes, including securing employment and achieving personal and professional growth. The study identified several critical gaps including the need for standardized curricula, improved training infrastructure, stronger industry linkages, and a more effective coordination mechanism between federal and provincial governments. Additionally, need to address the issue of access and equity, particularly for women and marginalized groups. To fully harness the potential of skills development, it is crucial to address these gaps and implement evidence-based policy reforms. By investing in quality training, strengthening industry partnerships, and promoting innovative approaches,Pakistan can build a skilled workforce that drives economic growth and social development.
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Skills Development in Punjab, Punjab Skills Development Fund, Technical Education, Employability, Skills Gap, Human Capital Development
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(1) Muhammad Asif Raza
Public Policy Practitioner, Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS),Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Akram
Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA : Raza, M. A., & Akram, M. (2024). Employment Generation through Skills Development: Measuring Effectiveness of the Punjab Skills Development Fund in Enhancing Employability. Global Management Sciences Review, IX(IV), 132-144. https://doi.org/10.31703/gmsr.2024(IX-IV).11
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CHICAGO : Raza, Muhammad Asif, and Muhammad Akram. 2024. "Employment Generation through Skills Development: Measuring Effectiveness of the Punjab Skills Development Fund in Enhancing Employability." Global Management Sciences Review, IX (IV): 132-144 doi: 10.31703/gmsr.2024(IX-IV).11
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HARVARD : RAZA, M. A. & AKRAM, M. 2024. Employment Generation through Skills Development: Measuring Effectiveness of the Punjab Skills Development Fund in Enhancing Employability. Global Management Sciences Review, IX, 132-144.
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MHRA : Raza, Muhammad Asif, and Muhammad Akram. 2024. "Employment Generation through Skills Development: Measuring Effectiveness of the Punjab Skills Development Fund in Enhancing Employability." Global Management Sciences Review, IX: 132-144
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MLA : Raza, Muhammad Asif, and Muhammad Akram. "Employment Generation through Skills Development: Measuring Effectiveness of the Punjab Skills Development Fund in Enhancing Employability." Global Management Sciences Review, IX.IV (2024): 132-144 Print.
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OXFORD : Raza, Muhammad Asif and Akram, Muhammad (2024), "Employment Generation through Skills Development: Measuring Effectiveness of the Punjab Skills Development Fund in Enhancing Employability", Global Management Sciences Review, IX (IV), 132-144
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TURABIAN : Raza, Muhammad Asif, and Muhammad Akram. "Employment Generation through Skills Development: Measuring Effectiveness of the Punjab Skills Development Fund in Enhancing Employability." Global Management Sciences Review IX, no. IV (2024): 132-144. https://doi.org/10.31703/gmsr.2024(IX-IV).11