On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Women Development Department has launched the SEHR Program for the women of Punjab.
The purpose of this program is to teach free skills to the women and young daughters of Punjab so that they can become economically self reliant and earn a respectable income while staying at home through different means.
If your application is selected in this program, you will be given a monthly stipend, a free laptop, a free internet device, six months of free internet package on that device, and once you complete the course, you will also be given a free certificate.
In this article, you will learn what the requirements of the SEHR Program are and how you can apply for it.
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Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Official Announcement
A couple of hours before this information was shared, CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif had posted an important update about the SEHR Program on her official Facebook page. Here is what the post mentioned.
- Beautician, hospitality and digital technology training courses will be conducted under the SEHR Program.
- Around 5,400 women will be given vocational training from home according to the requirements of the market.
- Along with this, e-commerce training, including Daraz and Shopify, English language, product research and financial literacy will also be taught.
- Trainee women will be given a free laptop, internet device, data package and a monthly stipend.
- Hospitality trainee women will be taught baking, guest relations, front desk management and airline management.
- Around 2,100 trainee women will be given a six month digital skill training course in collaboration with PSDF (Punjab Skills Development Fund).
This information has been shared directly from an official government source so that readers get authentic and reliable updates about the program.
Courses Available Under the SEHR Program
On the official portal of the SEHR Program, you can see that there are three skills, or you can also call them three trades, being offered completely free of cost.
- Digital Skills Training
- Hospitality Training
- Beautician Courses
The most common question asked is what qualifications are required and who can apply. For this, an application has been introduced, and the complete eligibility criteria, along with the application form, are available inside that application.
Eligibility Criteria for Hospitality Training
- Duration: three months
- This is an in person training course, meaning it is not online. You will have to attend the training at the institute.
- Women from all over Punjab can apply.
- Age limit: 18 to 45 years.
- Minimum educational qualification required is Matric.
- A valid CNIC and Punjab domicile are required.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview.
Eligibility Criteria for Beautician Course
- Duration: two months
- This is also an in person course, meaning it has physical classes.
- Women from all over Punjab can apply.
- Age limit: 18 to 45 years.
- The applicant should know how to read and write. No higher educational qualification is required for the beautician course.
- A valid CNIC and Punjab domicile are required.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview.
Eligibility Criteria for Digital Skills Training Program
- Duration: six months
- This is an online course. There is no need to visit any institute, women can take classes from home.
- English language and digital skills will be taught.
- A monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 will be given, along with a laptop, internet device, internet package and certificate.
It is important to clarify here that this stipend, laptop and internet package are specifically for the Digital Skills Training Program. The Beautician and Hospitality courses mentioned above do not include any stipend or device. In those two courses, you will be called to the institute and all relevant facilities will be provided there.
Eligibility for the Digital Skills Training Program is as follows.
- Originally only rural women of Punjab could apply, but as per the latest update, 10 percent urban women have also been included.
- This means out of the total seats, 90 percent will be selected from rural women and 10 percent from urban women.
- Regarding age, 90 percent preference will be given to women aged 18 to 30 years, and 10 percent of the seats are reserved for women aged 30 to 45 years. Women in this age bracket should definitely apply.
- Minimum education required is 16 years of education, meaning a BS degree in any subject or a Master’s degree.
- A valid CNIC and Punjab domicile are required.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview.
How to Apply for the SEHR Program
You should select the program according to your own requirements and eligibility, and then apply for it. Here is the complete step by step procedure to apply.
Step 1: Download the WomenFirst App
Open the Play Store on your mobile phone. Tap on the search bar and search for the WomenFirst application.
Install the app, and once it is installed, tap on Open. The application interface will then open in front of you.
Step 2: Create Your Account
Since you are installing this application for the first time, tap on the Register Now button. As soon as you tap on it, a Create Account application form will open. Fill in the following details.
- Full Name. This should be exactly the same as the name written on your CNIC.
- CNIC number.
- Mobile number. Make sure to enter a mobile number that is active and currently in use.
- Active email address.
- District. Tap on the district field and select your district from Punjab.
- Date of Birth.
- Complete address. This should either match your CNIC or be the address where you are currently residing.
Once all the details are added, tap on the Register Now button. You will see a message confirming that your account has been created successfully and that you have registered successfully.
Step 3: Log In to Your Account
After registration, a login form will open. Enter the same CNIC number and mobile number that you used while registering, then tap on the Login button. Once you tap Login, you will see a message saying Success, Log In Successful. Tap on the OK button.
Step 4: Select the SEHR Option
You will now see the account dashboard of the Women Development Department, Government of the Punjab. Here, several different initiatives will appear, such as Working Women Hostel, Youth Page, and Female Ambassador Program. At the fifth number, you will see SEHR written. Tap on this fifth option.
Step 5: Choose Your Preferred Training Program
A new page will open showing SEHR Program, Skill Enhancement Through Home Reach. Home Reach means that courses will be conducted while staying at home.
A stipend will be given, you will get a free laptop, a free internet device along with an internet package, and a certificate as well. This is truly a remarkable initiative by CM Punjab.
On this page, you will see Available Training Programs, which include three options.
- Digital Skills Training Program
- Beautician Training
- Hospitality Training
Select the program you are interested in, or the one whose requirements you fully meet, and then apply for it. For example, if you want to apply for the Digital Skills Training Program, tap on it and then tap on the Register Now button.
Step 6: Complete the Application in Three Steps
Once you tap Register Now, three steps will open in front of you.
Personal Information: Scroll down and update your complete profile details, then tap on the Next button. Once done, your personal information section will be complete.
Academic Information: Add your educational details, meaning your 16 years or 18 years of education as applicable. After adding this, tap on the Next button.
Documents: This is the third step. Here you need to upload the following.
- Front side picture of your CNIC
- Back side picture of your CNIC
- Picture of your domicile
- Picture of your degree transcript
Try to upload these in full high resolution, but the file size should not be more than 2 MB. Your documents must be clearly visible and should not be blurry, otherwise your application will be rejected.
By completing these three steps, you can successfully apply for the SEHR Program.
Important Tips
- The name you enter during registration should exactly match the name on your CNIC.
- Use a mobile number that is currently active, since it will be used for login as well.
- Keep your documents ready in advance in high resolution, but under 2 MB in size, so the upload does not get rejected.
- Remember that stipend, laptop and internet device are only part of the Digital Skills Training Program, not the Hospitality or Beautician courses.
- Apply only for the program whose eligibility criteria you completely fulfill, since shortlisted candidates are called for a test or interview.
FAQs
What is the SEHR Program in Punjab?
The SEHR Program is an initiative launched on the directions of CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif through the Women Development Department to provide free skills training to women so they can earn a respectable income from home.
What does SEHR stand for?
SEHR stands for Skill Enhancement Through Home Reach, meaning women can take training courses while staying at home.
Which courses are offered under the SEHR Program?
Three courses are offered: Digital Skills Training Program, Hospitality Training and Beautician Courses.
Is the SEHR Program online or in person? The Digital Skills Training Program is conducted online from home. The Hospitality Training and Beautician Courses are in person and require attending classes at the institute.
How much stipend is given in the SEHR Program?
In the Digital Skills Training Program, a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 is given for the full six month duration. The Hospitality and Beautician courses do not include a stipend or device.
What is the age limit for the SEHR Program? For Hospitality Training and Beautician Courses, the age limit is 18 to 45 years. For the Digital Skills Training Program, 90 percent preference is given to women aged 18 to 30 years, while 10 percent of seats are for women aged 30 to 45 years.
How can I apply for the SEHR Program?
You can apply by downloading the WomenFirst app from the Play Store, creating an account, logging in, selecting the SEHR option from the dashboard, choosing your preferred course, and completing the personal information, academic information and document upload steps.
What documents are required for the SEHR Program application?
You need a clear, high resolution picture of the front and back side of your CNIC, your domicile, and your degree transcript, with each file under 2 MB in size.
