Staff Reporter Karachi
Parwaaz, HBL and Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to develop a skilling program for Parwaaz’s financial services incubator.
The incubator will equip current and aspiring bankers with skills to become cybersecurity specialists.
The MoC was signed by Mr. Jawad Khan, Country Head Parwaaz and CEO Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF); Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, President & CEO – HBL and Mr. Mansur- Ur- Rehman Khan, CEO – IBP.
This tripartite partnership is a crucial step in closing the national skills gap.
PSDF, through the Parwaaz platform, will fund the development of the training program, manage the training delivery, and harness its vast network to engage relevant financial institutes to create job opportunities for the graduates.
HBL will lead the identification of banking professionals who are apt for this training and the bank will also offer job placements to selected graduates.
IBP’s role is to select cybersecurity subject experts and develop course curriculum with support from HBL for the training.
IBP will mobilize applicants for training, conduct pre and post assessment of the training on graduate’s expertise and facilitate them in accessing employment opportunities in the financial services sector.
During the MoC signing Country Head Parwaaz, Mr. Jawad said, “Cybersecurity is a fast-growing specialization globally and as the financial world digitizes, it is a highly sought-after area of expertise for current and upcoming professionals in the banking sector.
This is the first time that a certification in cybersecurity is being developed and offered in Pakistan.
Parwaaz is championing the global skills agenda and is focused on making our youth future-ready for careers in Pakistan and the international market”.
