LAHORE: Technical and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) Chairman Irfan Qaiser Sheikh says the authority will consult the industrial sector to introduce market-oriented courses at its institutes across the province.

Speaking to Tevta officials on Tuesday, he said a system would be developed to get Tevta pass-outs placed in local and foreign job markets.

He said the authority must help the skilled youth become a useful member of society.

Mr Sheikh said the availability of skilled manpower was not only a key to success for industrial development in Pakistan but also for individual socio-economic prosperity and poverty alleviation in society.

Considering the market trends and demands of the industry, the Tevta chairman said, course contents of need-based technologies of DAE and diploma of vocational training would be revised.

He said the authority in consultation with the private sector developed and elaborated roadmap in line with the vision of Tevta and policy guidelines of the chief minister.

Published in Dawn, October 22nd, 2014