The NIC officials encouraged the students to keep visiting NIC and apply for their Cohort 11 if they have any viable business ideas.
A group of students from DLC, a pioneering institute that provides free cutting-edge education to deserving students in collaboration with Share Pakistan Charity and IRC, visited NIC (National Incubation Center) Karachi on Wednesday. The visit was part of their course and aimed to expose them to the opportunities and challenges of starting their own businesses.
The students were welcomed by NIC officials who briefed them about the process to register for incubation facilities. NIC Marketing and Partnership Manager Ahmad Junaid gave a presentation about their five-year journey in Karachi. He said NIC is a public-private partnership initiative that supports startups and innovators by providing them mentorship, training, networking, and funding opportunities.
The highlight of the visit was a session by Rejja Sehla, the communication designer at NIC Karachi, who guided the students about graphic designing and other creative courses to pursue. She shared her personal journey as a designer and gave tips on how to develop a portfolio and find clients. The students were impressed by her work and asked her many questions.
The students were impressed by the success stories of some of the NIC graduates who have launched innovative solutions in various sectors such as education, health, agriculture, and e-commerce. They also interacted with some of the current incubatees and learned about their projects and challenges.
The NIC officials encouraged the students to keep visiting NIC and apply for their Cohort 11 if they have any viable business ideas. They also appreciated the efforts of DLC and its partners for empowering the youth with quality education and skills.
The visit ended with a group photo and a vote of thanks from the SHARE Pakistan Project Director Naseem Haider, and trainer Rehan Hyder who expressed their gratitude to NIC Karachi for hosting the students and inspiring them to pursue their dreams.
About Digital Learning Center (DLC)
DLC is an online education platform that offers free courses in Graphic Designing, Web Designing, Video Production, Photography, Digital Marketing, and Cyber Security. The courses are conducted by Rehan Hyder, a veteran media trainer and public speaker, journalist, and filmmaker. DLC aims to provide quality and affordable education for everyone who wants to learn new skills and enhance their career prospects. DLC courses are available throughout the year.