Promote Self-Employment for Return Migrants and Disadvantaged Groups

Promote Self-Employment for Return Migrants and Disadvantaged Groups The TVET Sector Support Programme (SSP)  co funded by the European Union and the Federal Republic of Germany. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH implements the Programme together with British Council in close cooperation with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission and other public and private sector organizations in Balochistan, Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. The programme’s objective is to support the development of Pakistan’s TVET sector, focusing on training for men and women in professions with a high demand, especially in digital and green skills. The Institute of Rural Management (IRM) has signed a project with the TVET-SSP to facilitate the reintegration of return migrants and vulnerable groups into Pakistan’s formal labor market. Under the project titled “Facilitating Self-Employment of Return Migrants and Disadvantaged Groups,” IRM will equip participants with entrepreneurship skills, post-training support, and linkages to financial resources. The initiative focuses on returnees from Germany and other countries, alongside disadvantaged local communities, with a special emphasis on empowering women. The project combines skills training with counselling, job placement, and sustained mentorship to enable participants to build sustainable livelihoods and contribute to the local economy. This form is intended to identify eligible returnees from the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Baluchistan, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), and Punjab, who wish to enhance their economic integration and business potential. Kindly fill in the following information completely and accurately. All responses will be treated confidentially and used strictly for the purposes of this program. Our Focus: – 60% Returnee Migrants (from Germany and other countries) – 40% Locally Disadvantaged Groups (with 30%+ women’s participation) How We Drive Change:

1. Tailored Training: Practical skills development adapted to local market needs.
2. Post-Training Support: 4 months of active mentorship, financial linkage, and progress tracking.
3. Inclusive Finance: Partnerships with microfinance institutions (MFIs) for low-interest loans.
4. Sustainable Reintegration: Business planning, sales support, and long-term viability strategies.

Proven Pathways: We guide participants from business planning to revenue generation and beyond. Our structured milestones ensure accountability, while flexible batch sizes prioritize accessibility across geographies. Participants receive practical training aligned with market needs, followed by four months of active mentorship. We facilitate access to financing through microfinance partnerships and guide entrepreneurs from business planning to revenue generation. Continuous progress tracking ensures personalized support, addressing challenges in real-time to solidify self-employment pathways. Our phased approach emphasizes not just starting enterprises but ensuring their growth through financial management and expansion strategies. Together, we’re building a future where returnees and vulnerable communities thrive as catalysts of change. If you are one of the returnees, fill this form and let our team contact you.  Google Form  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CmDdecd4viraafhEOdVpf8kQRAWQwCg3QBokafyX2n0/edit