ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (FE&PT) and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Joint IT Internships Program to enhance IT student employability and strengthen industry-academia linkage.
The MoU was signed by the Deputy Secretary (FE) at the Ministry of FE&PT and Member (IT) CDA in the presence of the Secretary Ministry of FE&PT Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani.
Under the 24-month partnership agreement, the CDA will provide 10 paid internships for a duration of six months for two years.
The internship program will be offered to the students enrolled in Hi-Impact IT Labs established in 16 Degree Colleges under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training.
Each six-month internship will offer a monthly stipend of PKR 40,000/-.
Upon completion, interns will receive Certificates from the CDA.
The Secretary Ministry of FE&PT highlighted the MoU’s role in preparing students for the job market, he also emphasized its contribution to the IT Sector’s growth in Pakistan.
