Paira Zannat

Paira Zannat serves as a Lead Trainer for Tailoring & Dress Making (TDM) at SSD Academy under the ILO-ISEC Project. With substantial technical experience in commercial apparel manufacturing, sewing machine operations, and community vocational training across organizations like UTTARAN, Risda Bangladesh, and BRAC, she delivers hands-on, market-aligned garment instruction. Paira is dedicated to empowering women and youth with high-demand tailoring skills, fostering self-reliance, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. 

Paira Zannat is a dedicated vocational training practitioner, garment construction specialist, and community development trainer leading the Tailoring & Dress Making curriculum under the ILO-ISEC Project at SSD Academy. Currently pursuing her Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) degree at Cox's Bazar Govt. College, she bridges technical garment-making expertise with structured community-based training methodologies.

Throughout her career, Paira has gained extensive hands-on experience in both industrial and non-governmental TVET environments. Her background includes serving as a TDM Trainer for UTTARAN in Teknaf, Associate Trainer at Risda Bangladesh, and industrial dressmaker at Aparupa Tailors. At SSD Academy, she oversees workshop training, practical sewing demonstrations, pattern drafting, and entrepreneurial skill-building to prepare trainees for wage employment and small-scale business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities & Instructional Leadership

• Lead Tailoring Instruction: Directing training sessions on precise body measurements, pattern drafting, fabric cutting, and garment construction (including shirts, pants, punjabis, burqas, and traditional wear).
• Machine Operation & Workshop Management: Instructing trainees on the operation, maintenance, and safety protocols of industrial and domestic sewing machines.
• Quality Finishing & Alterations: Training learners in seam finishing, fitting adjustments, garment assembly quality control, and order timeline management.
• Entrepreneurship & Mentorship: Mentoring youth and women on client communication, customized design preferences, and self-employment readiness.

Technical Qualifications & Professional Training

• Tailoring & Dress Making (TDM) Level-2 – JPTTC, Cox's Bazar / UCEP TVET Institute
• Sewing Machine Operator (SMO) Level-2 – UCEP Cox's Bazar
• Woven Sewing Machine Operation (WSMO) Level-2 – Eden Technical Training Institute
• Tailoring & Dress Making Training & Internship – BRAC Cox's Bazar
• Block, Batik & Screen Printing – JPTTC, Cox's Bazar
• Entrepreneurship Development Programs – BSCIC & UCEP Cox's Bazar
• Computer Basics & ICT Application (6 Months) – Department of Youth Development (DYD), Cox's Bazar

Academic Background

• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) – Cox's Bazar Govt. College (National University, 3rd Year Running)
• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in Business Studies – Cox's Bazar Govt. Mohila College (2022)
• Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in Business Studies – Mehernama High School (2020)

Core Competencies & Personal Strengths

• Garment Pattern Making, Cutting & Precision Stitching
• Industrial & Domestic Sewing Machine Operation
• Trainee Mentorship & Community Mobilization
• Basic ICT & Office Applications (MS Office, Internet)

Contact Information

• Location: South Mohori Para, Ward No: 04, Jhilongjha, Cox's Bazar Sadar, Bangladesh
• Email: pairazannat2004@gmail.com
• Phone: +880 1705---