Youth development accord inked to bridge industry-academia gap
(WorldNews Pakistan)

Rawalpindi : PepsiCo Pakistan, Amal Academy and the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration efforts on youth development. Pakistan’s growing youth means a rising workforce that needs employment opportunities. Between 2005 and 2014, the unemployment rate for those with university degrees has grown from 5% to an alarming 26%*. University graduates in Pakistan have immense potential, but often haven’t had the chance to develop the skills that are critical to realising that potential. Additionally, students are not always familiar with the career opportunities that are available to them. As a result, they often struggle...