Officials from Nayatel took part in the Summer Bootcamp organised by the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, engaging with students through sessions covering both technical and career oriented themes. The visit formed part of the company’s ongoing involvement with academic institutions, offering students exposure to industry perspectives that go beyond regular classroom instruction and giving them a closer look at how technology skills translate into professional opportunities after graduation.
During the session, Deputy Manager Usman Mahmood walked students through practical perspectives on artificial intelligence, discussing its expanding role across different industries and the range of opportunities it presents for those beginning careers in technology. His session focused on grounding the discussion in real world applications rather than theoretical concepts alone, giving participating students a clearer sense of how artificial intelligence is being adopted across various sectors and what that means for the kinds of roles likely to be in demand in the coming years. The emphasis on practical relevance was intended to help students connect classroom learning with the kinds of problems they might encounter once they enter the workforce.
Corporate Human Resources Executive Ramla Kaleem led a separate discussion focused on career readiness, covering what it takes to navigate today’s job market. Her session addressed understanding industry expectations, building a strong professional profile, developing relevant skills and approaching career opportunities with confidence. The discussion was designed to give students a more complete picture of what employers look for beyond academic performance, touching on areas such as presenting oneself effectively during recruitment processes and identifying the skills that tend to carry the most weight when companies evaluate early career candidates for technology roles.
The bootcamp itself is part of a broader effort by the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute to expose students to industry professionals during their academic years, a format that has become increasingly common among Pakistani universities seeking to strengthen the link between classroom education and workplace expectations. Sessions of this nature typically aim to give students early exposure to the expectations and working environments they are likely to encounter once they graduate, helping bridge the gap between academic training and the practical demands of the job market. Industry visits and structured interactions with company representatives have become a regular feature of such programmes, reflecting a wider recognition among educational institutions that direct engagement with employers can meaningfully shape how prepared graduates are for entry level roles.
Nayatel’s participation in the bootcamp adds to a pattern of engagement between private sector technology companies and academic institutions in Pakistan, with several firms increasingly involved in student focused outreach activities such as workshops, mentorship sessions and campus visits. Such initiatives are often positioned as a way for companies to build early relationships with prospective talent while also contributing to the broader development of the country’s technology workforce, giving students a more direct sense of the skills and mindset valued by employers operating in fast changing sectors such as information technology and telecommunications.
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