As regards availability of skilled labour, there are 15 technical / commercial / vocational institutions (10 for men and 5 for women) imparting training in various trades e.g. mechanical, electrical, auto-engineering, welding, wood working and commerce. Vocational institutions for women impart training in hand/machine embroidery, stitching and knitting. In all about 2460 technicians/artisans/workers are trained every year. Details are given below:
Commercial and Vocational / Technical Institutions
| For Men | |||||||
| Institution | Courses Offered | Duration of Course | No.of Students | ||||
| Govt. Polytechnic Institute, Sialkot | Diploma of Associate Engineers | 3 years | 1067 | ||||
| Govt. College of Commerce, Sialkot. | B.Com. D.Com | 2 years | 569 | ||||
| Govt. Commercial Training Institute, Sialkot Cantt. | D Com | 2 Years | 164 | ||||
| Govt. Commercial Training Institute, Daska. | D Com | 2 Years | 123 | ||||
| Govt. Commercial Training Institute, Pasrur. | D Com | 2 Years | 150 | ||||
| Govt. Apprentices Training Centre, Sialkot. | Trade/App. Certificate | 2 years | 50 | ||||
| ABAD Technical Training Centre Pasrur. | Certificate | 4-6 Months | 50 | ||||
| Common Facility Leather Centre, Sialkot. | Leather Processing | 4-6 Months | - | ||||
| Sports Goods Services Centre, Sialkot. | Certificate | 6-12 Months | |||||
| Metal Industries Development Centre, Sialkot, Cantt. | Certificate | 2 Years | 10 | ||||
| For Women | |||||||
| Govt. Commercial Training Institute for women, Sialkot. | D Com | 2 Years | 67 | ||||
| Govt. Vocational Institute for women, Sialkot. | Vocational Diploma |
2 Years | 50 | ||||
| Govt. Vocational Institute for Women, Daska. | Vocational Diploma |
2 Years | 50 | ||||
| Govt. Vocational Institute for women, Pasrur. | Vocational Diploma |
2 Years | 50 | ||||
| Readymade Garments Training Centre, Sialkot. | Vocational Certificate |
6 Months | 20 | ||||