LAHORE:The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has successfully provided paid IT internships to 795 graduates out of 12,846 registered candidates under the Chief Minister IT Internship Programme.
This was shared during a review meeting presided over by PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf at Arfa Software Technology Park (ASTP) on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by DG e-Governance Sajid Latif, Director Skills Development Ahmad Islam, along with other senior officials. The participants of the meeting were informed that the CM IT Internship programme aims to equip young IT graduates with industry-aligned, hands-on experience while creating sustainable employment opportunities. Under the programme, 2,000 IT graduates from across Punjab will be placed in leading IT companies for a five-month paid internship.
The internship programme will be completed in four phases, with each intern receiving a monthly stipend of PKR 50,000. In addition, partner IT companies will be provided a grant of PKR 12,500 per intern to cover administrative costs related to training and supervision.Speaking on the occasion, PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf stated that the programme serves as a golden opportunity for youth to enter the digital economy.
