KATI Welcomes Junaid Naqi’s Appointment as Korangi Vocational Training Centre Chairman

Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Sheikh Umer Rehan has welcomed the appointment of former KATI president Junaid Naqi as Chairman of the Institute Management Committee of the Vocational Training Centre (Girls), Korangi.

Sheikh Umer Rehan congratulated Junaid Naqi on his new role. He described the appointment as a positive step for technical and vocational education in the area.

He said Junaid Naqi’s industrial and administrative experience could help improve the centre’s training programmes. In particular, he called for courses that match current industry needs and market demand.

The KATI president also stressed the importance of increasing women’s participation in the industrial sector. He said modern technical skills can help women access employment and achieve financial independence.

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Moreover, vocational training can help women become self-reliant. Skilled women can support their families while also contributing to industrial production and economic growth.

Sheikh Umer Rehan called for modern courses at vocational institutions. He said these programmes should directly reflect industry requirements and available employment opportunities.

Meanwhile, Korangi Industrial Area remains a major industrial hub. The area continues to need trained workers across several sectors.

Therefore, the KATI president suggested stronger links between the vocational centre and local industries. He said women receiving industry-specific training could access internships, traineeships and employment opportunities.

He also stressed the need for closer cooperation between industry and vocational training institutions. Such cooperation can help institutions design courses around real workplace requirements.

As a result, vocational centres can produce more job-ready workers. At the same time, industries can gain access to skilled human resources.

Sheikh Umer Rehan expressed his best wishes to Junaid Naqi. He also said KATI would continue supporting institutions that promote technical education and women’s skills development.

He expressed hope that the Vocational Training Centre (Girls), Korangi, would become an effective platform for women’s skills development. The centre could also help women secure dignified employment and achieve greater economic independence.