IBA Delegation visits AKHSS to provide Skills Development Training sessions to students

July 31 - August 7, 2024: An eight-member delegation from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi led by Dean Student Affairs, Maheen Ghauri visited Aga Khan Higher Secondary Schools (AKHSS) of Gilgit, Hunza, Gahkuch and Sherqilla to provide skills development training sessions to students. Approximately 380 students from four AKHSS schools actively participated in various engaging activities.

The delegation included Ms. Ghauri; Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences, SMCS, and Director, Talent Hunt Programs, Dr. Junaid Alam Khan; Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences, SMCS, Dr. Shabana Nisar; Assistant Manager, Talent Hunt Programs, Syed Rizwan Ali Bukhari; Assistant Manager, Financial Assistance, Huneza Sakhi; Wellness Counselor, Ahmad Ali; Senior Executive Student Affairs, Mehar-Un-Nisa; and Coordinator Student Affairs, Anam Saeed.

The purpose of this visit was to instill essential soft skills, such as personal grooming, effective listening and oral communication; a session on these was conducted by Ms. Ghauri, Ms. Mehar-Un-Nisa, and Ms. Saeed. A session on self-awareness with a focus on emotional, mental health, and well-being was conducted by Mr. Ali. The aim was also to hold awareness sessions on Financial Assistance provided by the IBA Karachi, which were conducted by Ms. Sakhi, and to promote the National Talent Hunt Program (NTHP), led by Mr. Bukhari, to the AKHSS students. Dr. Nisar conducted STEM workshops for girls, and Dr. Khan conducted teacher development training sessions.

National Coordinator, Student Counselling and Support, The Aga Khan Schools in Pakistan, Saifuddin Saif graciously organized the various school visits and coordinated the sessions for the IBA representatives.