PESHAWAR: Around 40 young people from Lakki Marwat have completed hands-on digital skills training, improving their employability, with many already securing jobs.
The trainees were referred by Lucky Cement to the Mohsin and Huma Mass IT (MHIT) Training Centre in Peshawar, a flagship initiative of Aziz Jan Trust in collaboration with Saylani Welfare Trust , which provides free IT education to youth across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“Lucky Cement’s administration, led by its chief Muhammad Ali Tabba, approached MHIT in October 2024 to train a batch of students,” said Aqleem Orakzai, administrator of the centre.A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed among the three organisations to equip young people from Lakki Marwat with practical IT skills for sustainable livelihoods. The initiative also covered free education, boarding, and meals for the participants.
Organisers said the programme aims to create opportunities for youth from terrorism-affected areas by engaging them in productive activities and guiding them towards long-term growth.According to Aqleem, 17 students received training in graphic designing, and 13 of them secured jobs soon after completing the course.
Another group of 17 students is currently undergoing training in web development, with completion expected in July 2026. Six students, however, could not complete the programme due to various reasons.
Most participants had no prior computer knowledge and began with basic training.“Establishedin 2023, the Mohsin and Huma Information Technology Centre aims to equip the new generation with modern digital skills, enabling them to pursue freelancing and self-employment,” said Sara Afan, head of MHIT.
Since its inception, the centre has trained around 5,500 students, with more than 1,000 achieving professional or entrepreneurial success through jobs or business ventures.Currently, over 2,000 students are enrolled in MHIT’s fifth batch, receiving training in various fields, including artificial intelligence.The institute has also set up an incubation centre and an auditorium to further enhance students’ learning and professional development.
