China Communications Construction Company helps provide welding training to local employees through K-IV Welding School

Funder	China Communications Construction Company Ltd. Third Harbor Engineering
Recipient Organization	Government of Pakistan
Country	Pakistan
Start Date	Jan 01, 2023
End Date	Sep 17, 2032
Duration	3,547 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`107865`

Grant Description

In 2023, China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) and Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) launched a Welding School in Karachi under the K-IV Greater Karachi Water Supply Scheme to address the local shortage of skilled welders. The school has trained 124 students since its launch, with 61 graduates all securing jobs.

Each training session lasts seven days and is led by Chinese welding experts to improve local technical skills. The initiative aims to support the K-IV project, which is critical for resolving Karachi’s water shortage.

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Pak-China welding school helps receive training, jobs
Pak-China welding school helps locals lighten up future Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.