PEC Launches House-Job Style Training Program for Engineers Across Pakistan

The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has taken a major step toward strengthening Pakistan’s engineering workforce by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 14 prominent organizations under its flagship Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Placement Program. The signing ceremony was held in Islamabad, where Chairman PEC Engr. Waseem Nazir led the proceedings alongside senior representatives from participating organizations.

This landmark collaboration is designed to provide fresh engineering graduates with structured, hands-on training opportunities in both the public and private sectors. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world industry experience, ensuring young engineers are fully equipped to meet modern technological and industrial challenges.

14 Leading Organizations Partner with PEC

The organizations that partnered with PEC under this initiative represent some of Pakistan’s most vital engineering and technology-driven sectors. The list includes:

• Frontier Works Organization (FWO)
• Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)
• Tunneling Institute of Pakistan (TIP)
• National Institute of Electronics (NIE)
• National Electronics Complex of Pakistan (NECOP)
• National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC)
• Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
• Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC)
• Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT)
• Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC)
• Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF)
• Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO)
• PAKSAT International
• Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation (PHAF)

By joining forces with PEC, these leading institutions have opened new doors for thousands of engineering graduates across Pakistan to gain practical exposure, mentorship, and technical experience in professional environments.

Vision Behind the GET Placement Program

Chairman PEC Engr. Waseem Nazir highlighted the importance of the Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Program as a structured and result-oriented platform that will significantly enhance the professional capabilities of new engineers. He emphasized that the program not only equips young engineers with technical know-how but also focuses on soft skills, ethics, and professional discipline.

“The Graduate Engineer Trainee Program is designed to provide practical exposure and real-world experience to fresh graduates,” said Engr. Nazir during his address. “This initiative will help bridge the academic-practice gap, enabling young engineers to contribute effectively to Pakistan’s national development and meet the evolving demands of the global industry.”

He also mentioned that PEC has already signed similar MoUs with several nation-building organizations across the country. These partnerships reflect PEC’s commitment to expanding the program nationwide, ensuring every region benefits from the same quality of training and exposure.

Six-Month Structured Training for Professional Growth

The Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Placement Program offers a six-month comprehensive training period, including five months of field experience and one month of soft skills development. This “House Job” style training model provides fresh engineers with hands-on experience in engineering projects, operations, and industrial processes under the supervision of senior professionals.

The inclusion of a dedicated soft skills module aims to strengthen participants’ communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities — essential skills for succeeding in modern work environments.

Through this initiative, PEC aims to enhance employability, technical competence, and industry readiness among engineering graduates, allowing them to transition smoothly from classrooms to professional practice.

Strengthening Industry-Academia Linkages

The newly signed MoUs mark a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between academia and industry. Representatives from partner organizations praised PEC’s efforts in launching a program that directly aligns academic learning with real-world applications.

They emphasized that such partnerships would help reduce Pakistan’s skill gap, ensuring that engineering graduates are not only academically sound but also practically skilled. The organizations also expressed confidence that the initiative would foster innovation, institutional growth, and knowledge transfer across sectors such as telecommunications, infrastructure, electronics, and energy.

By bringing together Pakistan’s top engineering bodies and industries, PEC is paving the way for a sustainable and innovative engineering ecosystem that supports both professional growth and national progress.

PEC’s Commitment to National Development

PEC has long been at the forefront of professional engineering development in Pakistan. The council’s initiatives, including the GET Placement Program, reflect its mission to empower engineers through structured learning, standardization, and practical engagement.

Chairman Waseem Nazir reiterated PEC’s commitment to ensuring that every engineering graduate receives the opportunity to gain valuable experience that prepares them for the challenges of modern industry. “Our vision is to produce a generation of competent engineers who can contribute meaningfully to Pakistan’s economic and technological advancement,” he stated.

He further added that the program would not only benefit individuals but also strengthen Pakistan’s overall engineering and industrial capacity, making the country more self-reliant in key technological areas.

Empowering the Next Generation of Engineers

Through the Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Placement Program, PEC aims to cultivate a generation of skilled, innovative, and industry-ready engineers capable of driving progress across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, and manufacturing.

The program’s nationwide expansion ensures that graduates from all provinces and disciplines have equal access to training opportunities. This inclusivity supports PEC’s broader mission of promoting engineering excellence and national integration through education and practice.

As Pakistan moves toward a more digitally connected and industrially advanced future, the PEC GET Program stands as a cornerstone of capacity building, providing engineers with the exposure, mentorship, and skills necessary to thrive in the global market.