Renowned singer and philanthropist Shehzad Roy introduces a career path for female students in Karachi, inviting female intermediate students to enrol in the Government Elementary College of Education (GECE) for a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree and a job that could lead to a government teaching position in grades 6 through 16.
In a video message on Thursday, the renowned singer said the students who graduated from his institution in Karachi will get a government job in government schools adopted by his non-profit organisation (NGO) — Durbeen.
Sharing a full career path for young girls frm Karachi. Students will get a world class B.Ed. degree, followed by a job which can b converted into a Grade-16 govt teacher post upon clearing the teacher license test. Starting pay wud b same as a banker, lawyer etc!
Apply by 8 July pic.twitter.com/tphcKJG6zP— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) June 22, 2023
In a Twitter post, Roy said the job offered by his NGO-run government can be converted into government grade-16 government teacher post upon clearing the teacher licensing test.
Moreover, the starting salary of the new graduates would be the same as a banker and lawyer, he added.
Sindh Education Minister for Education Sardar Ali Shah had said that the purpose of the teaching licence policy is to bring professional skills to teachers.
“The countries that have introduced the teaching licence system have advanced in education,” the minister said, adding that Pakistan ranks 63 among 64 countries in the international mathematics and science studies trends.
He added that there would be three types of teaching licences which include primary, elementary and secondary. He said that the licence will be given to new teachers after they take the test.
“The licence will be valid for five years and will be renewed. The licence will be for the new 700 vacancies and the teachers will be recruited on grade BS-16,” he added.
