November 30, 2023 (MLN): The Bank of Punjab (PSX: BOP) and Knowledge Streams have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for championing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in digital up-skilling, said a press release issued by the bank.
The MOU aims to develop cooperation between BOP, one of the largest Commercial Banks in the country, and Knowledge Streams, a leading company in digital technology, cybersecurity, and digital skill provision.
Knowledge Streams is a corporate training facility dedicated to face-to-face boot camps for IT professionals to bridge the talent-employment gap in the tech industry.
It provides technical and soft skills training with speed and quality that exceeds international standards to help university graduates meet the needs of the IT industry both locally and globally.
The cooperation is a win-win for both organizations as BOP continues on its aggressive journey of digitalization, and Knowledge Streams continues to provide disruptive initiatives in cyber security and digital literacy and up-skilling.
Zafar Masud, the president and CEO of BOP, and Sohail Naqvi signed the MOU on behalf of their organizations.
Speaking on the occasion, Zafar Masud expressed his vision to digitally up-skill BOP employees while implementing the latest measures in the cyber-security arena through this alliance.
The MOU demonstrates the commitment to upskilling the BOP workforce for digital transformation, fostering an empowered team through immersive boot camps.
“Our collective vision goes beyond towards digital up-skilling of the younger generation, foreseeing a future where Pakistan emerges as a true IT exporting powerhouse,” he added.
