Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Head Office, Islamabad
The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has announced the establishment of a comprehensive database of Young Engineers’ associations, societies, and groups, with the goal of forming the Young Engineers National Forum (YENF).
According to the council’s website, the forum aims to empower young engineers by offering leadership roles in technical upskilling, professional development, and capacity building. These initiatives are designed to make them more employable in both the national and international job markets.
“Serving as the representative body for young engineers, this national professional forum will drive key initiatives, foster national integration, promote unity within the profession, and explore opportunities for the advancement of the engineering profession and its fraternity,” the website states.
The PEC has shared a link [https://forms.gle/wjkmtCySWaoUvFnc7] and has urged young engineers to complete the form by January 20, 2025, to facilitate the early formation of the YENF platform.
Chairman of PEC, Engineer Waseem Nazir, emphasized that the YENF will serve as the representative platform for young engineers, focusing on enhancing their capacity to meet both local and global market demands. “Our priority is to develop the skills of young engineers, preparing them for both domestic and international opportunities,” he said.
While the council’s initiative to support young engineers is welcomed, it remains to be seen whether the concerns of young engineers regarding their representation on the governing body of the PEC will be addressed in the plan outlined by the launch of the Young Engineers National Forum.
Before Engr. Waseem Nazir, Engr. Jawed Saleem Qureshi and Najeeb Haroon had made promises to young engineers during the PEC elections, but none of those promises were fulfilled. — ER Report
