At the Two Days International Dialogue on TVET in the Shifting Socio-Economic Paradigm, an esteemed Award Ceremony was held where the Honorable Federal Minister, Minister of OPF, Chairman PMYP, NAVTTC Chairperson, and Executive Director jointly presented awards to leading institutes for their outstanding contributions to youth employment under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program (PMYSDP).

In a proud and defining moment for Pakistan’s hospitality education sector, the College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM Pakistan) was honored with the national award for achieving the Highest Employment Rate in 2023. Standing tall as the only institute from the hospitality industry to receive this prestigious recognition, COTHM continues to set new standards in skill development and vocational excellence.

This achievement reflects COTHM’s remarkable success in creating employment opportunities across the fields of Hospitality, Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Baking, Airline Management, and Food Safety. The institute’s focus on practical, industry-driven training has enabled thousands of Pakistani youth to secure meaningful careers both nationally and internationally.

Expressing pride on this occasion, Mr. Ahmad Shafiq, Founder, President & CEO of COTHM, stated:
“This award is a reflection of our steadfast commitment to empowering youth through world-class skill education. Our mission has always been to ensure that every COTHM graduate is job-ready and capable of contributing effectively to Pakistan’s growing service industry.”

With this national honor, COTHM Pakistan once again reaffirms its position as a pioneer in hospitality and tourism education — driving skill excellence, employment generation, and youth empowerment across multiple sectors.