Ufone launches its Summer Internship Program (SIP) for 2014

Islamabad, April 17, 2014: Ufone, the premier telecom operator in Pakistan, has initiated a campus drive, to select and train youth from different top notch institutions, for yet another edition of its ‘Summer Internship Program- 2014’, after successfully conducting it in the previous years.

The Campus drive will recruit students from institutions throughout the country such as GIK, NUST, NUCES, FAST, Bahria University, UET, NED University and LUMS starting from the 12th of April and concluding on the 24th of the same month. The selection process will be rigorous besides being highly competitive and project based internships will be offered to students after initial assessments and interviews.

Expressing her views about the initiative, Syeda Kiran Altaf, Head of Recruitment at Ufone said, “SIP 2014 will be more competitive than last year; we try to give these kids as real an experience as can be, but ultimately, it’s the interns that make it a great initiative.”

Students performing well during the internships will be given certificates, shields and giveaways besides other prizes, whereas, exceptional internees will be offered a job at the organization.

Giving back to the country is Ufone’s vision and mission, this drive reflects Ufone’s commitment to its vision. Through this drive, young and talented individuals will be nurtured to face the challenges of the corporate world; moreover, it is recognition of the immense pool of talented youth the country has to offer.

About Ufone: : Ufone the leader in innovation is an Etisalat Group Company with its presence in all the major cities of Pakistan along with a comprehensive coverage across all major towns, villages and tehsil headquarters of the country. The company employs more than 3,850 people and operates with a network of more than 380 franchises and 23 company-owned customer service centers along with a distribution network of 150,000 outlets nationwide