Youth Entrepreneurship Service (YES) Network Pakistan and British Council have launched `Youth Social Enterprise Generator’ at Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS). The purpose of launching this project was to inspire and equip young people to become agents of positive change through their involvement in civil society, economic development and their communities. Speaking at the occasion on Saturday, Chief Executive Officer, YES Network Pakistan, Ali Raza Khan said, “It is commonly known that jobs in the private and public sectors are not growing fast enough to keep pace with the growing youth populations.
“It is therefore essential that we support efforts of educational institutions to create youth-centered and youth-led enterprises and opportunities for self-employment,” he said. Rector PIEAS Dr Muhammad Aslam appreciated the efforts of YES Network Pakistan and British Council for promoting self-employment through social entrepreneurship in the country and selecting his institution for this vital initiative. British Council Representative, Hassan Saddique was also present on the occasion. The proceedings of ceremony were conducted by Assistant Professor and focal person from PIEAS, Tayyab Hussain and was attended by over 300 people including students.