Skills & Livelihoods

Skills Development & Vocational Training

Accredited technical, vocational, digital and AI training through two ACD VTTIs in Dadu district.

ACD operates accredited Vocational & Technical Training Institutes in Khairpur Nathan Shah and Mehar. Together, the institutes have trained and certified 6,340 young people, including 5,072 girls and women.

Each campus is affiliated for 13 trades through STEVTA and also delivers current NAVTTC programmes in digital marketing, artificial intelligence, e-commerce and freelancing.

What this programme covers

Traditional and technical trades

DIT, CIT, accounting, graphics, photography, office applications, mobile repair, electrical, solar and UPS training.

Women-focused trades

Hair and beauty services, dress making, fashion design, hand embroidery and early childhood education.

2026 digital courses

Digital Marketing & SEO, AI Financial Analyst with Power BI, AI for Everyone, AI-Powered E-Commerce and Freelancing.

Recognised achievement

ACD trainees Nabeel Ahmed and Sitara Chandio each secured third place in provincial skills competitions.

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