August 08, 2024 (MLN): 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, signed between Deputy Secretary (FE), M/o FE&PT and Member (IT), CDA in the presence of the 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 Rs40,000.
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.
