STEP
Skills & Training for Empowerment in Punjab
A pilot project combines school education with practical training in the textile sector.
Projects
Practical education, developed together.
Our work combines school education, vocational skills development, guidance and academic exchange. Individual project pages identify the location, target group, timeframe and partners.
CurrentPAKTIV III
16 Mar–15 Sep 2026
South Punjab · Pakistan
Career opportunities for schoolgirls
The project strengthens education and career opportunities for schoolgirls at ten public girls’ schools in ten tehsils of South Punjab. Practical learning activities complement the regular curriculum and develop digital, technical, craft and career-oriented skills.
Target groupGirls in secondary education
FocusEducation, participation and career opportunities
Locations10 public girls’ schools
FundingBMZ
Project archive
Selected completed projects.
Four themes run through our work: vocational education and training, basic education, agriculture, and guidance and research.
Agri-Enter II
Agro-entrepreneurship in South Punjab
Practice-based business models and training strengthen income opportunities in rural areas.
PAKTIV II
Career prospects for schoolgirls
Career-oriented workshops complement lessons at public girls’ schools in South Punjab.
CoAgri II
Guidance and coaching for careers in agriculture
A guidance service supports young adults in pursuing careers in agriculture and continuing education.
CoAgri
Career guidance for agricultural occupations
Guidance and coaching supported young adults in exploring and developing careers in agriculture.
BiSicher
Sustaining vocational education in schools
The project consolidated existing vocational education programmes at several project schools.
BibPrimär
A primary-school library
A school library promotes reading, communication skills and motivation to learn at primary-school age.
FoBi
Professional development in technology and skilled trades
Specialists and workers received training for workshops in technology, skilled trades and agriculture.
Biber II
IT lessons in primary education
A computer lab expands learning opportunities at a literacy centre in Rawalpindi.
CoWork III
Vocational education alongside school education
Practical lessons complemented school education and opened up additional career pathways for girls.
FitForEducation
Physical education for basic education
Movement and guided physical activity strengthen motor skills, concentration and enjoyment of learning.
WonJob
Workshops on Job Hunting Skills
Workshops prepared young women for career choices, applications and entry into employment.
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