Punjab Offers Free Hospitality Training Course for Women
The Punjab government has announced a free three-month hospitality training course for women interested in careers in guest relations and front desk operations. The course is open to women aged 18 to 45 who have passed Matriculation and hold a Punjab domicile.
The programme is offered under the Women Development Department’s SEHR Program, in collaboration with the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab’s Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (TDCP-ITHM) in Lahore. The department has confirmed that the course is fully free and includes hands-on training.
What the course covers
The three-month programme focuses on guest relations and front desk operations in the hospitality sector. Participants will receive practical training to build skills for customer service and guest-facing roles in hotels and related businesses.
The department says the initiative aims to help women develop professional skills and improve their employment prospects. It highlights professional instructors, practical learning opportunities and job placement support as features of the programme.
The training will take place at TDCP-ITHM in Johar Town, Lahore. Seats are limited, and the department has encouraged interested candidates to register early.
Who can apply
The eligibility rules are straightforward. Applicants must be women between 18 and 45 years of age. They must have completed at least Matriculation. They must hold a Punjab domicile.
No course fee applies. Eligible women can take part without paying tuition charges. However, the number of seats is limited, and applicants must meet the selection requirements to secure admission.
One point needs stating plainly: completing the course does not guarantee employment. The department has said this itself, and applicants should treat the training as a route into the job market, not a job offer.
Why hospitality training matters
Hospitality is one of the few service sectors where front-line jobs are open to candidates without a university degree, provided they have the right practical skills and presentation. Hotels, guest houses and restaurants in Lahore and other Punjab cities regularly hire for front desk and guest relations roles, and trained candidates start ahead of untrained applicants.
For women in Punjab, such training also addresses a practical barrier. Many women have school-level education but lack a recognised vocational qualification that employers trust. A government-backed certificate from an established institute carries weight with hiring managers in a way that informal experience often does not.
The course also fits a wider pattern of Punjab government skills schemes. Feature Pakistan recently covered Punjab’s phase two laptop and scholarship schemes, which similarly target students and young people across the province. The hospitality course adds a vocational route alongside those academic supports.
How to apply
Interested women can apply through the Punjab Women Development Department’s official hospitality training registration portal at wdd.punjab.gov.pk/HospitalityTraining. The online form asks for personal and educational details, a preferred training location and session, and the desired course.
Applicants should select Guest Relations Officer / Front Desk Officer from the available course options. They must also upload the required identity documents and complete the remaining registration steps.
Submitting an application does not guarantee admission, because seats are limited. Applicants who need guidance about registration or course availability can contact TDCP-ITHM Lahore directly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Punjab free hospitality training course?
It is a free three-month course in guest relations and front desk operations for women, offered under the Women Development Department’s SEHR Program with TDCP-ITHM Lahore.
Who is eligible?
Women aged 18 to 45 who have passed Matriculation and hold a Punjab domicile. Seats are limited and applicants must meet the selection requirements.
Where does the training take place?
At the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab’s Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (TDCP-ITHM) in Johar Town, Lahore.
Is the course really free?
Yes. The Women Development Department has confirmed the course is 100 per cent free, with no tuition charges.
Does completing the course guarantee a job?
No. The department offers job placement support, but it has stated clearly that completing the course does not guarantee employment.
How do I apply?
Apply online at wdd.punjab.gov.pk/HospitalityTraining, select Guest Relations Officer / Front Desk Officer, upload the required identity documents and complete the form.
