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Tech Valley Joins Hands With Sindh Goverment to Distribute Google Career Certificates Scholarships

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Tech Valley Joins Hands With Sindh Government to Distribute Google Career Certificates Scholarships 24th March 2023, Karachi: The Sindh Information and Science Department is collaborating with Tech Valley Pakistan to distribute Google Career Certificates Scholarships in Sindh. An MOU was signed between the Information, Science and Technology Department, Sindh and Tech Valley, which will provide a significant boost to the workforce in the region. The program aims to empower graduates and college students by offering them a chance to learn and enhance their skills. Information, Science and Technology Department, Sindh is committed to enabling the employees and students of the Sindh to acquire the skills needed for the future. This initiative is a continuation of the government’s mission to empower its workforce and promote growth and development. Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of Information, Science and Technology Department, Sindh for fostering this collaboration. The ceremony was attended by CM Special Assistant Tanzila Habiba, Chief Secretary Sohail Rajput, Secretary Colleges Ahmad Bux Narejo, U&B Secretary Mureed Rahmoon, Head of Techvelly Pakistan Sobia Ikram, CEO Umer Farooq, Google project specialist Timothy Polani, Google’s Country Lead Pakistan Haris Sufian and others. Moreover, the department is proud to announce the scale up of Google CS First and Be Internet Awesome program in continuation of last year’s pilot project. Previously, more than 250 students and 100 teachers have been trained in CS First and Be Internet Awesome, which is a significant step towards the transformation of the education system in Sindh. The Sindh Government’s continued efforts in promoting education and technological advancement have yielded significant results. The recent collaborations with Google for Education team are a testament to the government’s commitment to the development of its people and the growth of the region. The Sindh Government also extended its appreciation to the Google for Education and Tech Valley team for visiting Information, Science and Technology Department, Sindh and for their unwavering support in promoting technological advancement in the region. The government looks forward to continued collaboration with these organizations to ensure the promotion of education and technological advancement in the region.

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Tech Valley Pakistan Partners with Punjab Information Technology Board to Distribute Google Career Certificates Scholarships

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Tech Valley Pakistan Partners with Punjab Information Technology Board to Distribute Google Career Certificates Scholarships 22nd March 2023, Lahore – Tech Valley Pakistan is proud to announce its partnership with the Punjab IT Board (PITB) to distribute scholarships for the Google Career Certificates program. This program is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to launch a career in high-growth fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital marketing. As part of this partnership, Tech Valley Pakistan will be distributing up to 500 scholarships of the Google Career Certificates program to multiple organizations under the flagship of the Punjab IT Board so they can individually assign these scholarships to learners associated with their organizations.  The Google Career Certificates program is a flexible, self-paced online training program that can prepare learners for careers in various high-growth fields. The program includes specialized training, assessments, mentorship sessions, and hands-on practical experience. Additionally, the program is taught and developed by Google employees with decades of experience in these fields. “We are thrilled to partner with Punjab IT Board to offer these scholarships to learners who are passionate about launching a career in high-growth fields,” said Mr. Umar Farooq, CEO Tech Valley Pakistan. “At Tech Valley, we are committed to empowering individuals and communities through digital education and skill development, and this partnership is an excellent opportunity to extend our commitment to Punjab.” Scholarships for the Google Career Certificates program will be distributed on a rolling basis. Learners are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure that they have the opportunity to take advantage of this valuable training.

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Bringing Technology in Public Schools in Pakistan through Chromebooks with the Ministry of Federal Education and Google for Education

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Bringing Technology in Public Schools in Pakistan through Chromebooks with the Ministry of Federal Education and Google for Education 21st March 2023, Islamabad, Pakistan – A pilot program by Google aimed at enhancing teaching and learning outcomes by leveraging the company’s tools and technology, including Chromebooks, has concluded successfully in Pakistan. To mark the successful completion of the program, a Chromebook distribution ceremony was held at Prime Minister House by Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Shahbaz Sharif, where over 150 Chromebooks were distributed to students and teachers.  Chromebooks are a new type of computer designed to help you get things done faster and easier. They run ChromeOS, an operating system that has cloud storage, the best of Google built-in, and multiple layers of security. They are easy to carry, have great battery life, and are less prone to viruses than other types of computers. The program was implemented by Tech Valley, a Google for Education Partner, and Panl in collaboration with Google for Education, the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training, National University of Science and Technology (NUST) as a research partner, and CTL as a technology partner to equip classrooms with Chromebooks. Speaking at the ceremony, the Prime Minister, Pakistan said, “We are pleased with the successful completion of the pilot program. It has helped us understand the potential of technology in education and how it can enhance teaching and learning outcomes. We are grateful to Tech Valley, Google for Education, NUST, and CTL for their efforts in implementing this program in the Islamabad Model College for Girls.” Under the initiative, teachers were trained on digitizing their curriculum, integrating current teaching practices with technology, and leveraging subject-oriented applications for teaching. The research team has submitted a report to monitor the impact of the program, which will be presented to the Ministry to help them understand the challenges and advantages of technology in education with concrete data. Tech Valley CEO, Umar Farooq, commented, “We are proud to have partnered with Google for Education, the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training, Panl, NUST, and CTL to implement this program in Pakistan. This initiative has helped us create a more equitable education system for all, and we hope to continue our efforts towards creating a technologically advanced education system in Pakistan.” The successful conclusion of the pilot program is a significant step towards creating a technologically advanced education system in Pakistan, and with the support of Google for Education and the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training, it is expected to have a far-reaching impact on education in the country.

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International Consortium of Google for Education, Starlink, PB Tech and Tech Valley Meets Standing Committee of Education at National Assembly of Pakistan

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International Consortium of Google for Education, Starlink, PB Tech and Tech Valley Meets Standing Committee of Education, National Assembly of Pakistan 21 March 2023, Islamabad : Chairman Standing Committee on Education and Professional Training, National Assembly of Pakistan met with Google for Education, and PB Tech, a delegation led by Tech Valley Pakistan, to discuss the transformation of education in Pakistan through technology and global best practices. He appreciated the commitment of global partners to help in transforming the education sector of Pakistan. He also said that Education is a critical investment to the country which can lead to massive progress for the country. Changing mindset to promote the education in Pakistan is required to catch up with the global best practices. These investments are going to benefit next generations. It is time to learn from the past experience and do what is the best for #Pakistan. He also ensured that as a standing committee chairman for education and professional training, he will facilitate the local and global companies like Tech Valley, Google for Education and PB Tech to reduce hurdles in implementation of technology in education sector of Pakistan.

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Global Consortium Hold Talks with Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan to Enhance Education Delivery in the Region

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Global Consortium hold Talks with Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan to Enhance Education Delivery in the Region 19th March 2023, Gilgit Baltistan: Global Consortium consisting of Google for Education, PB Tech and Tech Valley Pakistan team had an online meeting with Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan and his office on Sunday. The talks aimed to enhance the education landscape of Gilgit Baltistan by exploring customized Google for Education offerings paired with PB Tech technologies. Mr. Mohyuddin Wani, Chief Secretary of Gilgit Baltistan applauded the efforts of Tech Valley Pakistan on successfully closing the pilot project on Google for Education. The project trained teachers on Google for Education tools, which will help in transforming the current teaching and learning practices. The meeting also included other notable officials including Secretary Finance, Secretary Education, Deputy Director EMIS, Deputy Secretary Education and Commissioner Diamer Division. Moreover, the Chief Secretary also expressed his excitement towards the establishment of a Google’s Center of Excellence in Gilgit Baltistan where teachers will be trained on digitizing their curriculum, integrating teaching practices with technology, and leveraging subject-oriented applications. This project will be a step towards making education accessible and technologically advanced in the region. Efforts by local and global connectivity partners are also being made in exploring opportunities to enhance connectivity for schools in Gilgit Baltistan, which will help in bridging the digital divide and improving internet accessibility in the region. Goverment of Gilgit Baltistan has also shown keen interest in conducting roadshows and activities to transform the education sector of Gilgit Baltistan. The visit of Google for Education, PB Tech, and Tech Valley Pakistan team is a continued engagement towards making Gilgit Baltistan a priority in the field of education and technology. The government looks forward to more collaborations with the tech giants in the future to make education and technology accessible to all in the region.      

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Tech Valley Collaborates with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government to Distribute Google Career Certificates Scholarship in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

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Tech Valley Collaborates with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government to Distribute Google Career Certificates Scholarship in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province 08th March 2023, Peshawar:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan – This International Women’s Day, Tech Valley, Google for Education Partner in Pakistan, has announced a collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government to distribute Google Career Certificates Scholarships for organizations and educational institutes in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. The scholarships will be distributed to various organizations with a special focus on women and differently-abled persons through the KP IT Board, as well as to vocational and post-graduate colleges through the KP Higher Education Department. Google Career Certificate is an online training program designed to help individuals acquire the skills necessary to launch or advance their careers in IT support, data analytics, project management, and user experience (UX) design. The program is open to anyone, regardless of prior experience or educational background, and offers a flexible, self-paced learning experience. In order to support women in the region, Google Career Certificate has partnered up with Khuwaten Rozgaar Services. The partnership aims to enhance the skillset of women in the area and help them to achieve their professional goals. “We are excited to partner with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government to help individuals in the province acquire the skills they need to succeed in today’s digital economy,” said Mr. Umar Farooq, CEO of Tech Valley. “We believe that these scholarships will be a valuable resource for those looking to launch or advance their careers, and we are committed to working with our partners to ensure that the program reaches as many people as possible.”  Tech Valley and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government are committed to promoting equal opportunities and inclusivity in the workforce, and are proud to support the education and professional development of women, special abled persons, and individuals from underrepresented communities.  The distribution of Google Career Certificates Scholarships in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province is a significant step towards empowering individuals to achieve their professional goals and contribute to the growth of the regional economy. For more information about the Google Career Certificates Scholarship program, please visit www.techvalley.pk/gcc

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City School to Adopt Google for Education tools with the help of Google for Education Country Partner, Tech Valley Pakistan

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City School to Adopt Google for Education tools with the help of Google for Education Country Partner, Tech Valley Pakistan 25th November 2022, Karachi: Established in Karachi in 1978, The City School is today one of the largest private school networks across the globe. Having more than 500 schools with over 150,000 students, they continue to expand their reach in other countries including the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Philippines, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, to meet the demands for quality education as well as to ensure a strong global presence. The City School is known for leading innovation in schools and has been selected as a Microsoft showcase school in 2021. With the Philosophy of continuous human resource development, The City School will now explore Google for Education tools to enhance further and revamp their teaching and learning methodologies. For this purpose, they have signed an MoU with Tech Valley Pakistan which is a premier country partner of Google for Education in Pakistan. Under this MoU, The City School and Tech Valley Pakistan will transform selected schools using Google technologies as a pilot project. The findings of this project will be observed to measure the success and impact of Google for Education tools in day-to-day classroom activities.  The Regional Director of The City School, Safia Cassim, said at the signing ceremony, “Educators do not only need to change the learning practices but need to revolutionize it. We plan to equip students with devices and an updated curriculum. We are hopeful that teaming up with tech valley will add value to our transformation strategy.”  Being a Google for Education partner, Tech Valley offers end-to-end Google learning solutions, and leverages Google programs like CS First and Be Internet Awesome. These programs ensure that children and youth can learn to their maximum potential and are qualified and accredited for new work environments. In this regard, the CEO of Tech Valley, Umar Farooq, said, “Google for Education tools are easy to adopt and fun to use that allow students to explore the digital world safely while learning new concepts and technologies. These programs integrated with the existing curriculum and backed up by digital tools can prepare our kids for the future.” Both parties will also work towards blended professional development for educators and teachers and will collaborate with them to achieve Google for Education Level 1 Certification that will globally validate their proficiency in Google for Education products.

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Ministry of Federal Education in collaboration with Google For Education Launched Pakistan’s First Project Albus

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Ministry of Federal Education in collaboration with Google For Education Launched Pakistan’s First Project Albus Islamabad, 17 November 2022 – Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, in collaboration with Google for Education, Tech Valley Pakistan, NUST, and CTL. officially launched Project Albus at Islamabad Model College for Girls. Project Albus is an initiative under Education Innovation Center of Excellence (EICE) which is a pilot transformation of selected middle school classrooms to act as a laboratory for how the full suite of Google tools and technology-including Chromebooks, can enhance teaching and learning outcomes.   Following the successful launch of Project Albus in different countries around the globe, this pilot is expected to benefit from dynamic and customized teachers’ training. As teachers and students will experience a wide range of Google’s education technology (EdTech) tools on Chromebooks, their feedback is expected to be robust evidence of the program’s effectiveness for public sector schools across Pakistan.   The Principal of the Islamabad Model School and College F-6/2 welcomed all stakeholders of the program and congratulated them at the launch ceremony: “Hopefully, this pilot project will help both teachers and students to overcome all the challenges they have faced earlier, and I hope that this would help them a lot to utlize innovative gadgets properly, and prepare them all, in a better manner, for the upcoming digital era of proliferating technology.”   Tech Valley, the project manager in Pakistan, deepened its commitment to the digital transformation of Pakistan’s education system by ensuring provision of Chromebooks to teachers and students at IMCG. Their teaching and learning activities on Chromebooks will be enhanced with the Chrome Education Upgrade, plus Google Workspace for Education tools such as Google Classroom and Google Meet.   The representative of Tech Valley, Mr. Umar Farooq said: “We are trying that public sector school has the same accessibility as a kid can have in private school. Our teachers and students can do wonders with the right infrastructure, connectivity, and tools and teach students to use these devices safely with Google’s Be Internet Awesome program. We have also incorporated Google CS First program which has seen a great success in public schools of Pakistan earlier, to enhance the computer science skills of kids.”   Tech Valley, also a professional development partner in this project will provide training for teachers at IMCG on the utilization of Google’s suite of tools for enhancing student learning outcomes. Along with that, teachers and students will be introduced to different subject-oriented educational applications and Google programs like CS First and Be Internet Awesome which can enhance the learning experience and equip learners with the necessary skills.    The academic partner, NUST, will actively participate in the research aspect of the project. Its research team will evaluate teachers’ and students’ experiences with Chromebooks and Google’s tools, with the broader aim of establishing high standards of research methodologies for future pilots in Pakistan.    Mr. Tim Paolini, Google for Education, Country Lead for Pakistan also joined the event virtually and mentioned, “I would like to highly appreciate the collaboration of Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Google for Education, Panl, National University of Science & Technology, and Ctl. Tech Valley and team made me realize the potential and impact a right partnership brings. I am beyond excited, to have reached this point not for results only but for close observations of the transformational journey together.”   Chris Malone, Panl, also joined virtually and added, ”In a McKinsey study, Pakistan faced a major loss in its education sector during covid, South Asia was the major content that faced learning loss for 12 months because in these regions there is a lack of technology & solutions to continue education outside the school. Parties involved in this project are extremely innovative and along with teachers can come up with more innovatiove approcahes in teaching & learning practices that can create a wider impact on the educational ecosystem of Pakistan”   This is the one of first initiative to develop best educational practices for Pakistan. All stakeholdersare looking forward to the progress and report after the completion of this project and move towards disrupting the educational ecosystem of Pakistan.

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The Educators Partners Up With Tech Valley To Adopt Google For Education Tools

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The Educators Partners Up With Tech Valley To Adopt Google For Education Tools To Enhance Teaching And Learning Experiences 3rd November 2022: The Educators, a network of pre-schools, primary and secondary schools across Pakistan, and a project of Beaconhouse Group, has joined hands with Google for Education’s partner in Pakistan, Tech Valley, to digitize their teaching and learning practices using Google for Education tools. An MoU signing was held in the presence of the global Google for Education team including the Director of JAPAC, Google for Education, in Lahore.   Colin Marson, Director of Google for Education, JAPAC mentioned at the event, “We have great partners worldwide that are working to enhance the global education system with the help of technology and standardizing the curriculum.”   Established in 2002, The Educators now has 900+ campuses & is the market leader in Pakistan’s educational landscape with a presence in over 225+ cities and a student strength exceeding 200,000+. This makes The Educators’ outreach the largest compared to any other private school in the world.   Tech Valley being a strong advocate of leveraging technology in the education sector of Pakistan will help The Educators in adopting different tools like Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, etc in their classrooms so teachers and students can utilize them for effective learning experiences.   Speaking at the ceremony, Ali Raza, Group Director of Beaconhouse Group said, “After COVID-19 we realized how important is to implement technology in our curriculum. With Google for Education tools and technologies, we are revolutionizing our schools.”    Under this digitization project, teachers and IT staff will also be trained on the Google for Education tools to leverage the technology to improve the teaching and learning process of the schools. The selected schools’ infrastructure will also be modernized and enhanced with Chrome OS Flex, a cloud-first, fast, easy-to-manage, and secure operating system.    CEO Tech Valley Umar Farooq mentioned, “We have started this pilot program with The Educators from Islamabad and Rawalpindi and plan on deploying Google for Education tools in more cities. We will also be focusing on Google for Education programs like CS First and Be Internet Awesome to prepare our kids for the digital world.”    Tech Valley Pakistan is a trusted partner of Google for Education, Google Workspace, and Google Cloud in Pakistan. Its mission is to inculcate a culture of technology and entrepreneurship through digital innovations. The Educators, a project of Beaconhouse, has completed more than twenty years of service to educational development across the country with remarkable success. Established in 2002, it now has 900+ campuses & the market leader in Pakistan’s educational landscape

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School of Tomorrow – Google for Education Village

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School of Tomorrow – November 2022 Welcome to Google for Education Village and Classrooms of Tomorrow at #SOT2022 set-up by Tech Valley Pakistan in Newlands, Lahore. The School of Tomorrow (SOT) Events is a signature conference series of the Beaconhouse Group featuring international thought leaders from diverse disciplines and cultures – educators, futurists, technologists and scientists, environmentalists, political and business leaders, artists, writers, journalists and filmmakers, social activists, and more. Google for Education Village at #SOT2022 was set up to aware educationalists and learners regarding different tools under the umbrella of Google for Education that can enhance how teachers and learners interact inside and outside the classroom. Whereas Classroom of Tomorrow provided these stakeholders a glimpse of what the future of classrooms would look like; enabled by powerful Google for Education end-to-end learning solutions. The team on the ground received a fantastic response and audience showed keen interest in Google solutions, programs, and technologies such as Google Classroom, Chromebooks, Chrome OS, CS First, and #BeInternetAwesome. See you next year!

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