The objectives of the Internship Scheme are the professional development of certified trainees and the support of the competitiveness of Kosovar ICT businesses with modern ICT skilled workforce.

Advanced trained and certified trainees through a five months (300 hrs) ICT training in Cyber Security, Web Application Development, Enterprise Java & Mobile, Python programming, Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence will be supported by the Project to gain professional learning experience and practical work in ICT companies and organisations related to ICT sector. This endeavour will be realised through the organisation and implementation of 40 meticulously structured internships, targeting highly scored certified trainees who have demonstrated exceptional aptitude and commitment during their participation in the ICT training courses of the Project.

The implementation of this Unique Internship Opportunity in ICT industry of Kosovo’, supporting highly scored certified trainees with 3-months paid internship started in February 2024 with the Call for Applications for ICT companies and organisations related to ICT sector and Call for Applications for the best certified trainees to participate in the Internet Scheme and will continuously progress as per the needs of the host companies.

The Project selects the best-certified trainees to participate in the ICT for Kosovo’s Growth Internship Scheme and matches them in cooperation with the ICT companies and organisations related to ICT sector that cooperate with the Project to start their paid internships.

Within the framework of Internship scheme, the EU-funded ICT Development Project for Kosovo will facilitate the placement of selected certified trainees for paid internships in organisations related to the ICT sector.