Why It’s Needed:
Youth often lack basic money management skills, leading to poor financial decisions early in their careers.

Workshop Outline:

• Budgeting basics and expense tracking
• Saving, investing, and banking tools in Pakistan
• Understanding loans, credit cards, and zakat
• Tools for managing money digitally (apps, spreadsheets)

Outcomes for Attendees:

• Ability to create and manage a personal budget
• Awareness of how to save and invest money
• Smarter financial decision-making

Why It’s Needed:
Soft skills are often overlooked but are critical for success in any job, especially in team-based work environments.

Workshop Outline:

• Communication, time management, and emotional intelligence
• Conflict resolution and teamwork
• Professionalism and workplace etiquette
• Real-life scenarios and group activities

Outcomes for Attendees:

• Enhanced interpersonal skills
• Awareness of workplace behavior norms
• Improved ability to work in teams and handle stress

Why It’s Needed:
Freelancing offers income opportunities but many youth don’t know how to get started or lack the discipline for online work.

Workshop Outline:

• Introduction to freelancing platforms (Fiverr, Upwork, etc.)
• Identifying marketable skills (writing, design, coding, etc.)
• Setting up a freelancer profile
• Basics of client communication & portfolio building

Outcomes for Attendees:

• Freelancer accounts set up
• Understanding of freelancing workflow
• Ability to start bidding or marketing services

Why It’s Needed:
Interview anxiety and lack of communication skills hinder many young Pakistanis from landing jobs, even when they are qualified.

Workshop Outline:

• Types of job interviews (panel, technical, behavioral)
• Common interview questions and best responses
• Non-verbal communication & body language
• Mock interview practice with feedback

Outcomes for Attendees:

• Improved interview confidence
• Stronger verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Preparedness for real-world job interviews

Why It’s Needed:
Most youth struggle with writing professional resumes and understanding the job application process.

Workshop Outline:

• Components of an impactful resume
• Writing effective cover letters
• Job search strategies (online portals, networking)
• Customizing applications for different industries

Outcomes for Attendees:

• Professional resume ready for job applications
• Knowledge of how to find and apply for jobs effectively
• Increased chances of getting interviews

Why It’s Needed:
Many young people are unsure about their career direction, often choosing fields due to societal pressure rather than interest or market demand.

Workshop Outline:

• Self-assessment exercises (skills, interests, values)
• Overview of trending careers in Pakistan and globally
• How to research career paths and set goals
• Aligning education with career direction

Outcomes for Attendees:

• Clearer understanding of personal strengths
• Roadmap of suitable career paths
• Improved ability to make informed career choices