The Punjab Workers Welfare Fund (PWWF) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with numerous colleges and universities in Punjab, providing access to free or low-cost education. This partnership aims to reduce financial barriers for industrial and mine workers and their families, enabling them to pursue quality education without stress over school fees, ensuring a brighter future.
Who Can Benefit?
Employees Qualified for PWWF Visit official website
• Those in industries or mines contributing to PWWF.
• Needs to be enrolled in the Social Security Administration or EOBI.
• Must have at least three years of service.
• Some programs assist children of deceased or differently-abled workers.
Educational Institutions That Signed MoUs
Partnering Institutions with PWWF You can read more: https://pwwfpunjab.com/
• College of International Skill Development (CISD): Several branches in Lahore, Jaranwala, Hafizabad.
• Rashid Latif Khan University (RLKU): Located on Ferozepur Road, Lahore.
• Superior Group of Colleges: Muridke Campus, Sheikhupura.
• Lahore City College: Gulberg, Lahore.
• Askari Institute of Higher Education: Kharian.
Township, Lahore is home to the Lahore School of Innovative & Technology (LSIT).
• ORBIT Institute: Garden Town, Lahore.
• Cambridge Group of Colleges (CGC): Raiwind and Kahna.
• Markhor Group of Colleges: Faisal Town, Lahore.
• While SABAC is the Arid Institution of Management Studies in Lahore’s New Garden Town, the Milestone Institute of Industry & Science is situated in Kallar Kahar.
• Punjab College Shahdara: Lahore.
• Sir Syed College of Computer Science & Management Science: Gulberg, Lahore.
In Lahore and Manga, Aligarh Advanced Secondary is a public school. The CATS Group of Institutes has operations in Multan, Sheikhupura, and Lahore, Pakistan.
• Aspire College for Boys/Girls: Faisalabad.
• Superior Group of Colleges: Additional campuses in Lahore and Rawalpindi.
• Concordia Colleges: Lahore and Faisalabad.
• National Group of Colleges: Toba Tek Singh.
•RISE College: Lahore.
• KIPS College: Kasur Campus.
• Times Group of Colleges (Gujranwala) and Times Law College.
COMSATS University: A Major Collaboration
PWWF’s 43-year lease agreement with COMSATS University Islamabad for laborers’ children’s higher education.
• Over 8,790 students graduated thus far, with tuition fee waivers exceeding PKR 8 billion.
• Initiative exemplifies how education can transform lives.
| Institution / Group | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| College of International Skill Development (CISD) | Lahore, Jaranwala, Hafizabad |
| COMSATS University | Lahore campus (special 43‑year MoU) |
| Superior Group of Colleges | Muridke, Lahore, Rawalpindi |
| KIPS College | Kasur campus |
Why This Effort Is a Game‑Changer
Free Education Benefits for Laborers
• Reduces financial strain on worker families.
• Offers wide network of vocational training and university-level learning.
• Provides long-term support through agreements with COMSATS.
• Directly benefits laborers.
Conclusion
PWWF has signed MoUs with various educational institutes in Punjab, aiming to uplift workers and their children. These collaborations ensure local access and the extended partnership with COMSATS University demonstrates the lasting impact of these efforts.
FAQs
Who stands to gain from these education initiatives based on the MoU?
A1: Workers with at least three years of service who are enrolled with PWWF (via EOBI or Social Security) are the target of these initiatives. Children of deceased or disabled workers are frequently also eligible. Punjab Gov. Pwwf.pk+1
Which educational levels are covered by these agreements?
A2: The MoUs provide a variety of choices, ranging from higher education like business and management and university degrees (e.g., COMSATS, RLKU, University of Lahore) to vocational and skill development courses (e.g., CISD).
What is the duration of these educational partnerships?
A3: By agreement, durations differ. For instance, the 43-year-long cooperation with COMSATS University demonstrates a sustained devotion. Despite being shorter, other memorandums of understanding nonetheless offer significant assistance. Take the lead, Pakistan Dawn