KPITB Launches Six-Month Paid Digital Internship for Female IT Graduates
By Tanveer Ahmed :
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) has announced a six-month paid digital internship programme exclusively for female IT graduates, aiming to strengthen their professional skills and improve employability across the province.
Managing Director KPITB, Dr Akif Khan, said the initiative is designed to provide young women with hands-on industry exposure. “The paid internship will enhance the employability of female graduates by offering practical work experience aligned with their field of study,” he said while speaking to APP.
Focus on Practical Skills and Mentorship
According to officials, the programme will combine technical training with mentorship and career guidance to help participants make informed professional choices. The initiative is also expected to contribute to building a skilled digital workforce capable of supporting economic growth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Interns will receive training in:
- Web development
- Graphic design
- Mobile app development
- UI/UX design
- Artificial intelligence
- Digital marketing
- Web design and related ICT fields
Each selected candidate will receive a monthly stipend of Rs30,000 during the six-month period.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a Master’s degree (minimum 16 years of education) in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another ICT-related discipline
- Be fresh graduates or have completed their degree within the last three years from the advertisement date
- Possess a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including merged districts
Fresh graduates may apply with a course completion certificate. However, candidates with post-qualification professional experience or those who have previously availed the KPITB Digital Internship are not eligible.
Application and Selection Process
Interested candidates can apply through the official KP Internship Programme portal. The selection process will include initial application screening, followed by interviews and assessments to match successful applicants with suitable roles.
KPITB officials said the final number of selected interns will depend on the volume and quality of applications received.
The initiative reflects the provincial government’s broader push to expand digital skills training and create greater employment opportunities for women in the technology sector.
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