Islamabad, August 7, 2024 – The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (M/o 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, signed between Deputy Secretary (FE), M/o FE&PT and Member (IT), CDA in the presence of the Mr. Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Secretary M/o FE&PT, establishes a 24-month partnership.
Under this agreement, CDA will provide 10 paid internships for a duration of six months for two years. This internship program will be offered to the students enrolled in Hi-Impact IT Labs established in 16 Degree Colleges under M/o FE&PT. Each six-month internship offers a monthly stipend of PKR 40,000/-. Upon completion, interns will receive certificates from CDA.
The Secretary, M/o 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.
Joint IT Internships Program to enhance IT students employability