The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to launch the Inter-Tech program in government schools across the province.
The Elementary and Secondary Education Department has issued an official notification introducing the new technical education initiative.
According to the notification, the program will initially be launched in 20 government higher secondary schools across 10 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The selected institutions will include 10 Government Higher Secondary Schools for boys and 10 Government Girls Higher Secondary Schools.
The initiative aims to provide students with greater access to technical education while they continue their regular studies in government schools.
The government plans to introduce the program as part of its wider efforts to expand technical and skills-based education opportunities for students.
Under the initiative, eligible Technical Education Providers (TEPs) will be hired to implement the Inter-Tech program in the selected schools.
The providers will be selected through an open and competitive outsourcing process. The department will oversee the selection process according to the announced requirements.
The outsourcing model is expected to allow the government to bring technical education providers into public schools without immediately developing a separate technical education structure.
The initial phase will cover 20 government higher secondary schools. The experience gained from these institutions could help authorities assess the program before any future expansion.
The inclusion of both boys’ and girls’ schools is also part of the initial rollout. Ten boys’ schools and ten girls’ schools will participate in the first phase.
The program is expected to give students opportunities to develop practical skills alongside their academic education.
Technical and vocational skills can also help students prepare for further education and employment opportunities after completing their schooling.
The KP government has increasingly focused on expanding educational opportunities and introducing skills-based learning. The Inter-Tech program is another step toward connecting school education with practical skills.
The Elementary and Secondary Education Department will be responsible for implementing the initiative through the selected Technical Education Providers.
Further details about the technical courses, participating districts and implementation schedule are expected as the outsourcing and selection process moves forward.
The government will initially focus on establishing the program in the selected 20 schools. Its future expansion could depend on the results of the initial phase.
The launch marks a new direction for technical education in KP government schools. It could provide students with practical learning opportunities that complement traditional classroom education.
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