National Grid Pakistan signs MoU with TEVTA Punjab

Lahore saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between National Grid Pakistan and the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Punjab, on a mission to foster academia-industry cooperation and cultivate a globally competitive workforce for the power and energy sector. Engr. Altaf Hussain Malik, the Managing Director of National Grid Pakistan, and Brig Muhammad Sajid Khokhar (R), the Chairman of TEVTA, inked the agreement at the TEVTA Secretariat in Lahore. Both parties were joined by senior management from their respective organizations.

The MoU will concentrate on competency-based training, curriculum development, training of trainers, on-the-job training, internships, industrial visits, and employment linkages. Engr. Malik highlighted training and skills enhancement as his primary concerns, with a special focus on safety culture and practical skills. He assured TEVTA of National Grid Pakistan's full cooperation and revealed the formation of a joint committee to advance the collaboration.

Brig. Khokhar welcomed the partnership with National Grid Pakistan, calling the MoU a great privilege and a significant stride towards closing the gap between academia and industry. He noted that the collaboration would benefit both organizations and create new opportunities for cooperation in areas of mutual interest.