Upscaling Vocational Education

Ba-Ikhtiyar Jawan

Designed to transform Pakistan’s TVET sector. We are embedding Artificial Intelligence, Multimodal Learning, and International Collaboration to empower the next generation.

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About The Project

To validate our vision, we are launching with a targeted focus on digitizing and upscaling the Auto-Electrician trade. This profession holds critical demand both within Pakistan and across the lucrative Gulf labor markets.

By leveraging AI-powered language technologies and adaptive learning pathways, this initiative moves beyond traditional training. We are making vocational education more inclusive, accessible, and strictly aligned with international industry standards.

Auto-Electrician Training with AI Tools

Key Contributions Driving the Future

Our initiative combines cutting-edge AI, global collaboration, and practical skill-building to create a scalable, future-ready training ecosystem.

Digitized Bilingual Curricula

Urdu/English course outlines enriched with interactive simulations, sourced from CTTIs, TEVTA, and German partners — bridging theory and hands-on practice.

AI-Driven Adaptive Tools

From an Urdu Small Language Model to German–English machine translation and a personalized recommender system, our AI backbone adapts learning to each individual.

Multimodal Learning Modules

Text, voice, diagrams, and video lectures — including content from CTTI, German experts, and local innovators — to strengthen practical skills.

Edge Deployment Access

Optimized for rural and resource-constrained environments, ensuring that no learner is left behind due to poor internet connectivity.

Global Knowledge Exchange

Strategic partnerships with institutions in Germany, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to strictly align training with international labor standards.

Why This Project Matters

Pakistan’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is full of potential — but systemic gaps limit its impact. Our initiative bridges these gaps with innovation, inclusivity, and global collaboration.

The Challenges

  • Outdated, fragmented, and non-standardized curricula.
  • Limited access for rural and marginalized communities.
  • Weak links between training programs and industry needs.
  • No formal recognition for informal or prior learning.

Our Response

  • AI-powered adaptive learning platforms.
  • Bilingual (Urdu–English) curricula enriched with domain-specific SLMs.
  • Multimodal learning (Video/Voice/Text) for stronger hands-on skills.
  • International collaboration with German & Gulf institutions.
  • Scalable digital framework for multiple vocational trades.

Our Strategic Objectives

Our initiative combines cutting-edge AI, global collaboration, and practical skill-building to create a scalable, future-ready training ecosystem.

1
Digitize Curricula

Digitize Bilingual Curricula

Transform the Auto-Electrician curriculum into Urdu and English, enriched with interactive simulations.

2
Develop SLMs

Develop Urdu & English SLMs

Create domain-specific Small Language Models to power adaptive, interactive conceptual learning.

3
Recognize Prior Skills

Recognize Prior Skills

Enable formal recognition for workers transitioning from informal or on-the-job training.

4
MT System

German-to-English MT System

Translate technical manuals from German to English for wider accessibility and global standard alignment.

5
Recommendation Engine

Personalized Recommendation Engine

Deliver equitable, tailored learning pathways for every learner based on their progress and gaps.

6
Multimodal Learning

Multimodal Learning Modules

Integrate text, voice, diagrams, and visual cues to strengthen hands-on skills effectively.

7
Scalable Digitization

Scalable Multi-Trade Digitization

Build capacity to digitize multiple vocational trades for long-term sustainability.

Who Benefits from This Initiative

Our work creates value across the entire vocational training ecosystem — from learners to policymakers.

Students & Workers

Students & Workers

Auto‑Electrician trainees, especially from marginalized communities, gain access to modern, bilingual, and practical training.

TVET Institutions

TVET Institutions & Trainers

Curriculum designers and instructors receive standardized, digitized resources and adaptive teaching tools.

Domestic Industries

Domestic Industries

Employers benefit from a steady pipeline of skilled, job‑ready technicians prepared for modern machinery.

International Employers

International Employers

Gulf and overseas markets gain access to certified, globally aligned talent, reducing retraining costs.

Policy Bodies

Policy & Regulatory Bodies

NAVTTC, NEVTCC, and other authorities can align standards, track outcomes, and scale best practices.

Technical Development

  • Urdu Small Language Model (SLM)

    Domain‑adapted AI to support conceptual learning specifically for Auto‑Electrician terminology.

  • German‑to‑English MT System

    Specialized translation engine tailored for complex technical manuals and diagrams.

  • AI‑Powered Recommendation Engine

    Create personalized learning pathways for every student based on their unique performance gaps.

  • Multimodal Learning Modules

    Rich simulations using text, voice, diagrams, and visual cues to bypass literacy barriers.

  • Offline‑Capable Deployment

    Lightweight edge-computing systems designed for resource‑constrained rural areas.

Capacity Building & Collaboration

  • Instructor Upskilling

    Workshops and training to reduce resistance and enable instructors to adopt digital curricula effectively.

  • Industry Alignment

    Curriculum consultations with domestic employers and Gulf labor markets to ensure job readiness.

  • International Partnerships

    Knowledge‑sharing, joint reviews, and exchange visits with institutions in Germany, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Our Work Packages

We’ve divided the project into five focused work packages, each with clear objectives, deliverables, and timelines to ensure measurable progress.

WP 01 Curriculum Digitization

Curriculum Digitization

Objective

Modernize the Auto‑Electrician curriculum with bilingual (Urdu/English) modules.

Activities

Develop interactive modules, digitize content.

Deliverable

Digitized curriculum package.

Milestones

Beta in 6 months, final in 12 months.

WP 02 AI Driven Models

AI‑Driven Learning Models

Objective

Build domain‑specific SLMs for conceptual learning.

Activities

Collect data, train models, integrate into platform.

Deliverable

Functional SLM for adaptive training.

Milestones

Prototype in 9 months, full integration in 12 months.

WP 03 Multimodal Learning

Multimodal Learning & Info Processing

Objective

Create practice‑oriented, multimodal training tools.

Activities

Simulations, interactive modules, multimodal interaction.

Deliverable

Practical training modules.

Milestones

Pilot in 12 months, industry‑validated in Year 2.

WP 04 Capacity Building

Capacity Building & Workshops

Objective

Upskill instructors and align curricula with market needs.

Activities

Workshops, training sessions, industry consultations.

Deliverable

Trained instructors, updated curriculum.

Milestones

3 workshops in Year 1, updates by Month 12.

WP 05 International Collaboration

International Collaboration

Objective

Leverage expertise from Germany & Gulf partners.

Activities

Exchange visits, joint curriculum reviews, best‑practice sharing.

Deliverable

Internationally aligned curriculum.

Milestones

2 exchange visits, review by Month 10.

Our 7‑Step Methodology

We follow a structured, iterative process from data collection to evaluation to ensure innovation, accuracy, and real‑world impact.

01

Data Collection

Gather German Auto‑Electrician manuals and Urdu/English training content. Preprocess, clean, and annotate datasets for multilingual model training.

02

Machine Translation

Build a German→English MT model using open‑source frameworks. Fine‑tune for technical vocabulary and evaluate with BLEU scores and human review.

03

Urdu SLM

Develop a domain‑specific Urdu Small Language Model for contextual learning, Q&A, and adaptive assessments. Optimize for edge deployment.

04

Recommendation Engine

Personalize learning pathways using learner profiles and progress data. Continuously measure engagement and skill acquisition.

05

Multimodal Learning

Create interactive, practice‑based modules with text, speech, diagrams, and visual cues. Ensure accessibility for diverse literacy levels.

06

System Integration

Combine MT, SLM, Recommendation Engine, and multimodal modules into one platform. Deploy on lightweight, offline‑capable devices.

07

Evaluation

Assess translation accuracy, learning effectiveness, and usability. Refine based on pilot feedback to enhance real-world outcomes.

Expected Outcomes

Our initiative delivers tangible, scalable results — transforming vocational training for Pakistan’s youth and aligning with global standards.

Digitized Bilingual Curriculum

Interactive Urdu/English modules specifically designed for Auto-Electrician training.

Urdu Small Language Model

Adaptive, domain-specific AI to support deep conceptual learning in native languages.

Multimodal Learning Modules

Practice-based training using text, voice, diagrams, and visual cues to bypass literacy barriers.

German-English MT System

Accurate translation of technical manuals to ensure wider accessibility of global knowledge.

AI Recommendation Engine

Personalized learning pathways tailored to the unique pace and needs of each learner.

Trained Instructors

Upskilled educators equipped with digital tools and globally aligned teaching practices.

International Collaboration

Joint curriculum development and certification with partners in Germany, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Scalable Digital Framework

A modular system designed to be easily extended to other vocational trades beyond Auto-Electrician.

Team

Dr. Junaid Younas

Co-Principal Investigator

Dr. Muhammad Moazam Fraz

Principal Investigator

Muhammad Imran Malik

Co-Principal Investigator

Workshops

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