What is Women Employment Facilitation Centre (WEFC) :: Introduction

In partnership with Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur District, Sindh, LEAD Pakistan has established an Employment Facilitation Resource Centre at SALU that is providing ‘free guidance and information on employment’ to male and female of Khairpur District. It is playing a pivotal role as linkage support units, meeting point for individuals, and subsequently a job/employment guidance resource centre. This centre is also instrumental in counselling and hosting awareness raising dialogues and workshops to empower individuals especially women.

In order to ensure maximum decent employment opportunities to men and women of the target district, the center is focusing on providing advice and guidance according to the need in the job market and employers demand. With provision of services that helps develop basic knowledge and skill sets in the stated areas, employers are also encouraged to provide advanced counselling opportunities according to their job requirements.

This program is designed for helping individuals in their employment needs and give them guidance and information related to jobs and different employers. The center facilitates and guides individuals to find the appropriate information about relevant job according to his/her education and experience. The unit also compiles and shares related information via individual meetings, emails, counseling sessions etc.

WEFC also connect individuals to the job market by identifying potential employers and sharing of their details with the individuals. It also encourages individuals to meet different employers to be more acquainted with information.  

WEFC also maintains linkages with employers to support them in finding suitable candidates according to specific job description. This exchange of information helps in making the direction of individuals that on what they need to focus and what are the expectations of the employer and the demand of the job market.