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In a bid to empower the youth and foster their professional growth, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled the ‘Chief Minister Internship Program 2024’. This new initiative aims to provide valuable work experience and financial support to young individuals as they embark on their career journeys.
Program Overview
The ‘Chief Minister Internship Program’ is open to young people aged 18 to 25. Interested candidates can apply through the official website: www.cmip.punjab.gp.pk.
Key Details:
- Number of Internships: Phase I of the program will offer 6,000 internships.
- Duration: Each internship will last six months.
- Stipend: Interns will receive a monthly stipend of 25,000 rupees.
- Placement: Interns will be placed in leading private sector institutions, providing them with valuable exposure and experience.
Eligibility Criteria
The program primarily targets recent graduates who have completed their degrees within the last two years. This preference is intended to support those who are transitioning from academic environments into the professional world.
In her announcement, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized the importance of guiding the youth towards financial independence and professional development. “We want to guide youth to the path of financial independence in a dignified manner. Young people! step up, bright future awaits you,” she said.
This new program follows the Punjab government’s earlier ‘Chief Minister Climate Leadership Development Internship Programme’, part of the ‘Mera Punjab Smog Free’ initiative. That program focused on environmental improvement and offered similar financial support to combat smog, also targeting graduates aged 18 to 25.
