The registration for She Threads Training Program has officially begun, which is a huge step towards female empowerment and economic independence in the province. It is a specially designed initiative launched by the Punjab Women Development Department which provides women access to full vocational training along with monetary assistance. The programme is specifically targeting the textile sector where there is a gender gap in industrial skills and training, which is targeted to bring about a gender gap.
Program Structure and Financial Incentives
The lengthy training process takes a period of three months, interspersing practical, hands-on work with classroom learning. Participants will be given solid technical training to qualify as industrial sewing machine operators and supervising workers in apparel production. To eliminate financial barriers to attendance, the provincial government is providing a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 to 15,000 eligible candidates, thus assisting in meeting the daily transportation and basic livelihood needs.
The department has engaged with the reputed corporate manufacturing units to provide excellent infrastructural exposure to all the students. The main logistic considerations are:
Training Facility Location: The classes will be held at the Shahkam Industries Limited, Defence Road, near Multan Road, Lahore.
By June 2027, Administrative boards strive to educate 2,500 women under this framework.
Progress to Date: The project has already demonstrated a strong momentum, with 1150 women successfully completing their training in 2025-26.
Graduates will not be alone in the job market upon successful completion of the three-month curriculum. The Punjab Women Development Department will make available a special professional placement service to enable certified workers to be immediately employed in the booming textile and apparel production houses of the country with a proper formal employment.
Who Is Eligible for the Monthly Training Allowance? Look into the specific selection criteria established by the Punjab Women Development Department for applicants.
Why Was the Specific Textile Facility Selected for Instruction? Find the corporate partnership details regarding hands-on learning at Shahkam Industries Limited.
Which Technical Roles Are Highlighted in the Curriculum? Dive into the specialized courses designed for industrial sewing machine operators and apparel supervisors.
How Does the Placement Cell Assist Graduating Candidates? Uncover the institutional employment networks utilized to transition trainees directly into formal manufacturing jobs.
