What is Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Program ?

Introduction

Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resource Research and Development Board [BBSHRRDB] Act of Provincial Assembly, Sindh Number XXXV of 2013 marked a watershed moment in Sindh Government’s history; by establishing a permanent structure within folds of Government of Sindh with comprehensive and long-term vision to continue addressing the twin issues of poverty and un-employment through Human resource development in the province of Sindh to maintain a robust economy.

Divisions of Board

• The main divisions of the Board are (i) Training Program, Curriculum, (ii) Employment, Business Development, Certification and (iii) Consultancy, HR, Monitoring.
•  Board’s Training Program and Curriculum division, Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Program (BBSYDP), was initiated by the Government of Sindh, in 2008 with the “Aim” of addressing twin issues of un-employment and poverty through skill development trainings; specifically directed for local and international, present and upcoming industry trend, projects and sectors.

This section includes:
1. Introduction
2. Divisions of the Board
3. Vision
4. Mission
5. Objectives
6. Powers and Functions
Terms used in this section can be found in Abbreviations
Section – I- About Board
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• Since its inception, the Program has successfully managed to train over 2, 50,000 youth in various (over 300) trades. In recognition thereof, the international organizations, like World Bank and UNICEF have jointly ventured with their grants, loans and aid programs.

• The present mandate of YDP is to launch two training per year in January & July.

Vision

• Skilled and Constructive youth, shaping a peaceful, prosperous and strong Pakistan.

 Vision (Short-term)

• Semi-literate and educated youth provided employable skills and certification to meet the demand of local and international market,
• Maximum available training institutes of Sindh Government activated and equipped to provide required training (where dormant, reactivated in stages),
• Private and public sector coordination procedures and channels established,
• Public awareness at grass root level of BBSYDP.

Vision (Long-term)

• Quality of Human resource improved (skilled and disciplined),
• Trained manpower export to international markets,
• Earning capacity of semi-literate and educated youth enhanced,
• Reward of education recognized by a majority of urban and rural population,
• Public & Private Sector Centre of excellence for vocational training formed in Sindh,
• Foreign donors attracted to the program.

 Mission

• Addressing twin issues of un-employment and poverty through skill development by imparting trainings in employable skills and by enabling them to get decent employment.