Caretaker Information Minister Balochistan Appreciates Tech Valley & Google’s Initiatives

Quetta: Caretaker Information Minister of Balochistan, Jan Achakzai, engaged in a fruitful meeting with Umar Farooq, the CEO of Tech Valley, a Google for Education and Google Workspace Partner in Pakistan. He appreciated the efforts of Tech Valley and Google in bringing capacity building projects to Balochistan, especially the Google Career Certificates program.

The Google Career Certificates program is a flexible, self-paced online training program that can prepare learners for careers in various high-growth fields, such as IT support, project management, and data analytics. The program is taught by Google experts and includes specialized training, assessments, mentorship sessions, and hands-on practical experience.

Mr. Achakzai was particularly impressed with the fact that the Google Career Certificates program is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or experience. He believes that the program can play a vital role in empowering the youth of Balochistan and helping them to develop the skills they need to succeed in the digital economy.
In addition to the Google Career Certificates program, Tech Valley is also working to digitize the Information Department of Balochistan under a pilot program.

The integration of Google Workspace, a comprehensive productivity suite, has helped to streamline and modernize departmental operations, enhancing efficiency and facilitating better service delivery to the citizens of Balochistan.

Mr. Achakzai commended Tech Valley for its dedication to improving digital literacy and employability in Balochistan. He expressed his hope that the partnership between the Government of Balochistan, Tech Valley, and Google will continue to grow and lead to even more innovative and impactful projects in the future.

The Google Career Certificates program and the digitization of the Information Department of Balochistan are two important examples of Tech Valley’s commitment to supporting the development of Balochistan. These initiatives are helping to empower the people of Balochistan with the skills and tools they need to thrive in the digital age.