The Pakistan-China Technical and Vocational Institute (PCT&VI) has welcomed 366 students from Gwadar and other parts of Balochistan into its diverse array of programs.
According to a report by Gwadar Pro, around 500 male and female candidates took the entry test for admission into various fields of study, including Tourism, English Language, Maritime and Port Management, Software Technology, Chinese Language and Culture, Mechatronics, and E-Commerce.
An official from PCT&VI confirmed that classes are scheduled to commence on January 22, with admitted students already informed about their respective programs.
Specifically, the admissions breakdown includes 15 students in Tourism Management, 127 in English Language, 59 in Maritime and Port Management, 100 in Software Technology, 35 in Chinese Language and Culture, 5 in Mechatronics, and 25 in E-Commerce.
The vocational and training courses are developed in partnership with the Shandong Institute of Commerce and Technology (SICT) and other accredited institutions in China.
The Pakistan-China Technical and Vocational Institute aims to enhance the skills of the active population in Gwadar, contributing to the city's growth. This institute, built at a cost of $10 million, was completed in just 20 months under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative.