- The National Freelance Training Program in Pakistan is accepting applications to provide online job opportunities for young individuals across the country.
- NFTP is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB).
- Participants in the program receive training in high-demand digital skills to earn a significant income through freelancing, with over 11,000 students having already completed the training and earned over $2.25 million in foreign currency.
The upcoming phase of the National Freelance Training Program (NFTP) is currently open for applications, with the aim of offering online job opportunities to young individuals all over Pakistan.
This initiative is a joint effort between the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB).
By participating in the NFTP, candidates will undergo training in in-demand digital skills, equipping them to earn a substantial income through freelancing.
Already, more than 11,000 students have successfully completed the training and earned a total of over $2.25 million in foreign currency.
To ensure inclusivity, the Pakistani government is providing significant discounts on fees, ranging from 70% to 100%.
NFTP Eligibility
To be eligible for admission, applicants must possess a valid National Identity Card (CNIC), be residents of their respective provinces, and have completed a minimum of 14 years of education. The age bracket for admission is between 18 and 40 years.
To facilitate the training process, a network of 20 centers has been established nationwide, offering three months of comprehensive training in Technical Content Marketing, Advertising, and Creative Designing to unemployed young individuals.
Those interested can submit their applications online by registering on the official website of the National Freelance Training Program.
NFTP Courses
The platform offers courses in:
- Freelancing
- Technical
- Content Marketing & Advertising
- Creative Design
Freelancing Platforms
NFTP freelance platforms include:
- Fiverr
- Truelancer
- Upwork
- Toptal
- Freelancer
- Demand Media
- 99designs
- Cross Over
- PeoplePerHour
About NFTP
The Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication (MoITT) has a vision to provide Freelancing Training to empower youth of the nation.
In order to bring this vision to verity, a comprehensive National Freelance Training Program (NFTP) has been designed which provides contemporary training to aspiring freelancers across all provinces of Pakistan.
This ambitious program seeks to achieve sustainable economic growth through women empowerment, reduced inequality, gender balance and leading-edge training.
This will in-turn help in increased global representation, partnerships and social upliftment of under developed regions of nation.
Their aim is to empower 21,000+ individuals to generate substantial income, through 20 state-of-art centres.
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