LAHORE:Registrations for the Chief Minister IT Internship Programme (CMITIP), an initiative of the government of the Punjab executed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), are closing soon. The programme aims to strengthen Punjab’s IT sector by connecting talented graduates with leading IT companies, providing them with practical industry experience and improving
their employment prospects. Under the programme, more than 4,000 selected graduates will be placed in over 350 leading IT companies across Punjab. The four-month internship will provide hands-on experience in industry-relevant skills and technologies, along with a monthly stipend of Rs 50,000, funded by the Punjab Government.
Commenting on the initiative, PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf stated, ‘Equipping young graduates with practical skills and better employment opportunities is among the government’s key priorities.’
He further added that the Chief Minister IT Internship Programme will enable IT graduates to gain
industry-relevant experience, enhance their professional capabilities and contribute to the growth
of Punjab’s digital economy.
To be eligible, applicants must hold a degree in IT, Computer Science or a relevant discipline completed within the last four years. A valid CNIC and Punjab Domicile are also mandatory. The monthly stipend will be disbursed subject to performance and submission of a degree verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Interested candidates can register online at cmitinterns.punjab.gov.pk. For further information, applicants can contact 042-99000000 (Extensions: 1925, 1908, 1207) or email [email protected].