Around 301 students were given certificates during a graduation ceremony of the National Freelance Training Program (NFTP) held at the new campus of the International Islamic University (IIU) on Thursday.
President IIU, Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi as a chief guest distributed the certificates among the students on completion of their training at IIUI centre. The ceremony was also attended by Ali Aghar, Senior Joint Secretary Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom, Program manager, PITB, Muhammad Amjad, members of the PITB, Vice Presidents of IIUI, Deans DGs and senior faculty members.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Hathal said that digital transformation was an important aspect of the modern higher education landscape, and it had the potential to transform the way students learn, the way teachers teach, and the way researchers conduct research.
He said that the self-employment programs for youth were vital for the growth and development of any nation.
He added that universities must encourage entrepreneurship and prime focus must be on providing students with an enabling environment of Digi skills and opportunities to pursue freelancing career.
It will equip them with the tools they need to succeed. “By encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation, we can help to create new businesses, new jobs, and new opportunities for all,” IIU President opined.
Senior Joint Secretary Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom Ali Aghar said that the ministry was focusing on reducing the unemployment and promoting the youth sustainability.
