Islamabad: Mobilink Bank and the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) have signed a partnership agreement aimed at expanding skills development programs and improving access to financial services for trainees across Pakistan.
Collaboration focuses on skills training and financial access
Under the agreement, Mobilink Bank will provide free financial literacy sessions at NAVTTC-funded institutes. The initiative also includes digital literacy support through Jazz and its She Fixes programme. Trainees will be able to open digital accounts on the spot, giving them access to formal financial services.
MSME financing and digital services for NAVTTC trainees
Graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs enrolled with NAVTTC will have access to MSME financing options for starting or expanding small businesses. The Bank will also offer free online banking services to encourage secure use of digital platforms.
Health services and insurance options included in the plan
The collaboration extends to virtual medical consultations available through the Mobilink Bank app and offers customised health insurance options for NAVTTC employees and affiliated members.
Officials highlight goals of the partnership
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, President & CEO of Mobilink Bank, said the initiative aims to enhance skills and improve access to financial tools for trainees, with a particular focus on women and young entrepreneurs.
NAVTTC Chairperson Gulmina Bilal Ahmad said the Commission aims to increase equitable opportunities for skilled youth and viewed the collaboration as a step toward wider economic participation.
Focus areas include women’s workforce participation and tech-enabled jobs
Both institutions noted that the partnership will prioritize women’s inclusion, climate-resilient skill development, and technology-supported job placements for graduates.
The program is expected to reach thousands of trainees nationwide by improving financial and digital literacy and expanding pathways to entrepreneurship.
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