PTCL Group has signed an agreement with the Network of Organizations Working for People with Disabilities Pakistan (NOWPDP) and Deaftawk to launch the third cohort of its flagship skill training program, Justuju, for professional development of persons with disabilities (PWDs).
For the 3rd cohort, the program duration has been extended from six weeks to six months with two months of soft skills training and four months of on-the-job training to allow extended mentorship and learning for professional success.
Justuju internship program is one of the most sought-after internship programs, designed to bridge the gaps in society through social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities.
Talented individuals are prepared for careers through robust training and hands-on experience under expert mentorship at PTCL and Ufone offices.
The program will be implemented in collaboration with NOWPDP, which works to promote socioeconomic inclusion of persons with disabilities, and Deaftawk which bridges the communication gap between individuals with speaking and hearing impairment and the rest of society through qualified interpreters and digital tools.
Group Chief People Officer, PTCL & Ufone, Shoaib Baig; Chief Operating Officer NOWPDP, Muneeba Haroon; and Project Manager, Deaftawk, Tehmina Zafar, signed the agreement on behalf of their organizations.
Encouraged by the resounding success of the previous cohorts, the partnering institutions decided to restructure the program and extend its duration to allow for enhanced learning and skill development of the interns.
Speaking at the occasion, Group Chief People Officer, PTCL & Ufone, Shoaib Baig, said, “Justuju is one of the key business initiatives by PTCL Group to promote diversity and inclusion within our own ranks and across the corporate world.”
“Nearly 6 percent of Pakistan’s population has some form of disability and excluding them from our socioeconomic system can deprive the country of a valuable talent pool. Justuju was conceived to do our humble part by helping include differently-abled people in the process. We are grateful to NOWPDP and Deaftawk for their continued support that helped this program see the light of day,” he added.
Chief Operating Officer, NOWPDP, Muneeba Haroon, said, “We are excited to collaborate with PTCL and Ufone to enable and empower persons with disabilities. Justuju is a successful model and the conducive work environment and support system PTCL and Ufone provide to the interns at the workplace have driven its success.”
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