ISLAMABAD, JUL 16 /DNA/ – In a significant move to bridge the gap between academia and industry, the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and Roots IVY International Colleges have agreed to collaborate in promoting educational excellence, skill development, and entrepreneurship among youth to better prepare them for the challenges of the modern economy.
President ICCI, Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, while speaking to a delegation from Roots IVY led by Rector Muhammad Ali Iqbal Raja and Ms. Kalsoum Nawaz, Head of Early Years – A Level at Roots International Schools, emphasized that the world is transforming at an unprecedented pace and traditional methods of education are no longer sufficient. He underscored the urgent need for adaptive, innovative, and inclusive learning approaches that equip students with critical 21st-century skills, creativity, and global citizenship to navigate an unpredictable future.
President Qureshi briefed the delegation on ICCI’s initiatives aimed at strengthening industry-academia linkages and encouraging students to become job creators rather than job seekers.
The sides explored multiple avenues for synergy between the two institutions, particularly in promoting entrepreneurship, startups, and youth-focused economic empowerment
On behalf of Roots IVY, Muhammad Iqbal Raja and Ms. Kalsoum Nawaz reaffirmed their institution’s commitment to educational innovation, stating:
‘At Roots International, we ensure that our students are not only academically competent but also trained to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and future leaders in a dynamic global environment’.
In a landmark development, both sides also agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize this partnership. Under the MoU, children of ICCI members will be entitled to fee discounts while enrolling at Roots IVY International Colleges, fostering greater access to quality education for the business community.
ICCI Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Siddiqui and Vice President Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry welcomed the collaboration, expressing confidence that this strategic alliance will go a long way in aligning education with economic realities and achieving shared national development goals.
Those present on the occasion also included Executive Members Raja Naveed Satti, Rohail Anwar Butt, Irfan Chaudhry, Mohsin Khalid Malik and Advisor to ICCI President Naeem Siddiqui.
