Global Careers Alliance (PVT) Limited is a company specifically setup in Pakistan by its Co-Founders and Directors, Waheed Azam and Safaraz Ali.

Why Global Careers Alliance Exists

Pakistan is rich in potential, particularly with regards to younger people within the province of Punjab, which boasts a dynamic population of approximately 127.7 million people, with nearly 64% of the population under the age of 30. This represents a tremendous demographic dividend. However, there remains a significant challenge: fewer than 6% of the youth have formal vocational training, and around 45% of employers report substantial skill gaps. The youth unemployment rate stands worryingly high at around 12.2%, highlighting an urgent need for structured skills development and opportunities within the international job market.

Recognising both this challenge and immense opportunity, Global Careers Alliance was formed. Our mission is straightforward: to provide Pakistani talent with high-quality, internationally recognised skills training and reliable routes to reputable employment abroad, thereby fostering personal growth, community upliftment, and sustainable national economic development.

Our core mission is to fuel socio-economic development in Pakistan through comprehensive skills training, professional development, and effective placement of skilled and semi-skilled workforce abroad.

How does it work?

We prepare, develop and connect Pakistani talent with reputable employers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States, and other high-demand global markets. By providing high-quality skills training aligned to international standards, we empower individuals to thrive professionally and contribute meaningfully to their host economies.

We actively engage with local and international stakeholders, bringing together expertise, resources, and innovative solutions to deliver tangible outcomes—meaningful and rewarding careers for our workforce.

Beyond skills training, Global Careers Alliance offers specialised third-party recruitment solutions, simplifying the talent acquisition process for international employers seeking dependable, competent, and motivated staff from Pakistan.

Through our strategic approach, we not only facilitate employment opportunities overseas but also significantly enhance Pakistan’s socio-economic landscape by uplifting communities, reducing unemployment, and promoting sustainable economic growth.

We participate actively in verification processes such as the NAVTTC’s Takamol Skill Verification Programme, ensuring that every candidate we recommend is job-ready from day one.

Our comprehensive approach encompasses:

Skill Development: Delivering targeted vocational training that aligns with international benchmarks and meets the specific demands of employers.
Skill Verification and Certification: Ensuring that our trainees have the credible certifications required by international employers, significantly enhancing their employability.
Direct Recruitment Pathways: Establishing transparent and reliable recruitment channels that directly connect trained workers to reputable employers particularly in the Saudi Arabia’s construction sector.

Chris Walker, MD of expressive design in conversation with Safaraz Ali, Co-CEO and Co-Global Careers Alliance.

Chris Walker: Safaraz, what inspired you and Waheed to establish Global Careers Alliance?

Safaraz Ali:
Chris, Waheed is really the driving force behind the idea, he witnessed first-hand the enormous talent in Pakistan restricted by limited international opportunities deeply inspired him. I envisioned that together we create accessible, practical pathways that enable the skilled youth of Pakistan to realise their potential through meaningful careers overseas, leading to significant personal and community development.

Chris Walker: Interesting, anything else you would like to add?

Safaraz Ali: Waheed and I created Global Careers Alliance, a registered company in Pakistan and based in Punjab dedicated to providing targeted skills training and meaningful overseas employment pathways, particularly focusing on Saudi Arabia’s booming construction industry.

Chris Walker: Why did you both initially focus specifically on Saudi Arabia’s construction sector?

Safaraz Ali:
Chris, Saudi Arabia’s transformation under Vision 2030 presents an unprecedented employment opportunity—particularly in construction, where job growth is tremendous. Our workers’ proven adaptability, professional diligence, and specialised skillsets perfectly align with the kingdom’s evolving labour market requirements.

The construction sector is anticipated to create over one million jobs by 2025, necessitating a substantial influx of skilled workers. Pakistani workers, known for their resilience and strong work ethic, are well-positioned to fill this demand, especially in trades such as masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work .

Chris Walker: What sets your training programmes apart from others?

Safaraz Ali:
Our training programmes are designed to match precise international standards and specific industry requirements. By collaborating directly with global industry experts, regulatory bodies, and local educational institutions, we ensure that our graduates are genuinely job-ready and capable of immediate workplace integration.

Chris Walker: What’s next on the horizon for Global Careers Alliance?

Safaraz Ali:
Inshallah we aim to solidify our existing partnerships, build our vocational training offerings, and make an impact to the high-demand sectors including construction. Our objective will remain regardless which is creating extensive global employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled Pakistani professionals.