Islamabad
\nPakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone has signed an MoU to launch 2nd batch of Justuju Internship Program in collaboration with Network of Organizations Working with Persons with Disabilities Pakistan (NOWPDP).
\nJustuju includes a structured professional development plan for PWDs, focusing on training and enabling them to be part of the country\u2019s mainstream socio-economic system. PTCL Group will induct 20 interns, as identified, and recommended by NOWPDP for internship at PTCL and Ufone offices in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.
\nGroup Chief Human Resource Officer, PTCL & Ufone, Syed Mazhar Hussain and Executive Director, NOWPDP, Omair Ahmed, signed the MoU in Islamabad at PTCL HQ for building capacity, sensitizing employees, and creating employment opportunities for the PWDs due to be inducted under the program.
\nSharing his thoughts at the MoU signing ceremony, Syed Mazhar Hussain, Group Chief Human Resource Officer, PTCL & Ufone said, \u201cWe are glad to partner with NOWPDP for Justuju Internship Program through which PTCL Group endeavours to enable PWDs in honing their skills so that they can be well-equipped for today\u2019s competitive work environment. PTCL and Ufone being national organizations, endorse and practice inclusivity, where everyone can contribute towards business growth and the country\u2019s economy.\u201d
\nAlso speaking at the occasion, Omair Ahmed, Executive Director, NOWPDP, said, \u201cWe are glad to join hands with PTCL and Ufone to enable and empower Persons With Disabilities through special training in digital technology. We strongly believe in the strength and ability of these people to make a difference for themselves and the society. We are glad that our collaboration with PTCL and Ufone will provide them the support and encouragement they need to rewrite their destiny. We are eager to carry forward this collaboration to make a significant impact for this marginalized social group.\u201d
\nThe participants of Justuju program will work alongside PTCL and Ufone team members on various projects and get first-hand work experience and insights about the corporate world. PTCL Group\u2019s robust mentorship system will focus on capacity building and skill enhancement of the participants to prepare them for their career goals. PTCL Group also sensitizes its employees to provide a supportive and friendly working environment to the new team members.
\nNOWPDP is working for inclusion and empowerment through equal employment opportunities for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), with promise and potential for growth.
\nThis initiative is an extension of PTCL Group\u2019s long-term commitment for promoting diversity and inclusivity to further strengthen its work culture as well as to create shared value for the society. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone has signed an MoU to launch 2nd batch of Justuju Internship Program in collaboration with Network of Organizations Working with Persons with Disabilities Pakistan (NOWPDP). Justuju includes a structured professional development plan for PWDs, focusing on training and enabling them to be part of the country\u2019s mainstream […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":215426,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-215401","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n