Hyderabad– In her second trip to Jamshoro, U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton
met with studentsat the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET)
who had recently returned from an exchange at the University of Utah in the
United States.As participants ofthe U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in
Water (CAS-W), a U.S.-government funded program,CG Shelton lauded them as
leaders in sustainable water development. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aslam Uqaili, Vice
Chancellor MUET, and faculty members were also present during the interactive
session.CG Shelton also toured the construction site for the building for the
U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water.
While in Hyderabad, Consul General Grace Shelton launched the next season of the
U.S. government-sponsoredEnglish Works Program for 50 students aged 17-25.
Speaking to the students CG Shelton said, “The English Works program helps
Pakistani youth achieve their tremendous potential and acquire 21st century
business communication skills so
they can take on leadership roles for their communities and country.”
The English Works Programfocuses on improving English-language skills among
disadvantaged Pakistani youth, with a particular emphasis on business English
and job-oriented vocabulary. The students in this year’s program come from a
variety of educational and cultural backgrounds and currently there are 525
students enrolled from all over Pakistan.
In other meetings earlier in the day, CG Shelton met with civil society leaders
at the Center for Peace and Civil Society (CPCS) and discussed child labor
issues with government officials.