Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Programme and PepsiCo Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer the largest internship programme in the country, which aims to prepare students for their professional careers by giving them experience of working in a business environment.
The Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Programme is rooted in the principles of education, employment and engagement for the youth of Pakistan. The programme operates a number of schemes for youth. These include internships, loans for entrepreneurship, skills development, volunteering programmes and supporting talented youth in fast tracking their ideas through a ‘start up’ programme.
Usman Dar, special assistant to the prime minister on youth affairs was present at the MoU signing ceremony. He commented, “Our best hope for a new and changed Pakistan is supporting economically productive, politically responsible socially integrated youth who espouse the values of merit, equity, volunteerism, inclusivity and tolerance. This partnership is yet another step taken for a brighter future of the country. I thank PepsiCo for joining us in this important journey.”
In his address, Furqan Ahmed Syed, CEO of PepsiCo Pakistan and Afghanistan, commented, “Creating opportunities for the Pakistani youth is a government priority and part of PepsiCo’s DNA. I believe this synergy between Kamyab Jawan and Roshan Kal has created an opportunity to develop the skills of our youth at an unprecedented scale.”
