National Internship Programme induction

30,000 fresh graduates to be inducted under NIP
Islamabad, Sep 02: To create skilled youth pool in the country, Ministry of Youth Affairs (MoYA) would induct 30,000 fresh graduates under its National Internship Programme (NIP).

The applications for induction of new interns will be invited through electronic and print media this week.

The unemployed graduates and post-graduates, below the age of 25 are eligible to apply for the internship. The candidates will be appointed after complete verification of their documents from Nadra.
The ministry is working on a comprehensive plan to train the skilled youth so that they can play their role in the development of the country, the official said.

The scheme is aimed at providing financial relief to the fresh graduates and engaging in acquiring additional knowledge and real life work experience.

The project of "Economic Empowerment of Youth" of the ministry would help harness potential of the young educated generation toward the right direction by training programmes and internships.

The ministry has already provided employment opportunities to around 25,000 young graduates through internship programme.

The sources said that the unemployed post-graduates and graduates who have completed 16 years of formal education in any discipline from HEC recognized universities and colleges including external candidates will be appointed for one year with stipend of Rs10,000 per month. After successful completion of one-year internship, interns will be awarded NIP experience certificate.

The ministry is also working to increase coordination among skill development institutes to run youth programmes effectively, he informed. The news