Google Introduces Smart Schools Program in Pakistan
Google Introduces Smart Schools Program in Pakistan
Google is all set to establish 50 smart schools in the federal capital of Pakistan and various projects including teacher workshops, youth training through Google Career Certificates, and a public Google Reference School.
The Google for Education team, along with its local partner Tech Valley, recently met with the Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education and Vocational Training to present the upcoming plans for Pakistan’s education sector.
About 50 smart schools in Islamabad will be equipped with 30,000 Google for Education IDs that include AI-powered features, such as practice sets and digital tools for better collaboration and productivity, the state news agency reported. A collection of tools.
Several upcoming initiatives were discussed during the meeting, including teacher workshops on Google for Education tools, setting up of a public Google Reference School, training 2,000 youth in job-ready skills through Google Career Certificates, and hosting But the possible cooperation is included. An Edutech event with Federal Ministry of Education in Pakistan.
In March, the US tech company reiterated its commitment to empowering women on International Women’s Day with the belief that by equipping women with the skills and resources they need, the country will achieve greater equality for all. It can open up a future full of inclusion and prosperity. .
Google also recognizes the incredible potential and aims to fill these gaps by launching several programs to help strengthen equality in the workforce and empower women. One such example is the Google Career Certificates program, which was launched in Pakistan in 2022.
At least 50% of the program’s scholarships were earmarked exclusively for women, to increase women’s access to economic opportunities and to fulfill their aspirations. The program awarded 44,500 scholarships in 2023 and has committed to 45,000 new scholarships for 2024 to empower more learners.
The Google News Initiative (GNI), in collaboration with its local partners, also trained young journalists, provided opportunities for women to gain reporting experience, and addressed access to newsrooms.
