TELECOMMUNICATIONS Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) on July 31 launched a $2 million-dollar internship programme that will give 600 youths the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience.

The programme is called TSTT’s Future Leaders Internship programme, a three-week internship programme designed to build a digitally fluent, work-ready talent pipeline through structured training in digital literacy which will engender professional development and career exposure.

A release from TSTT said the internship will run from August 11-30. Participants are expected to benefit from a blended format that combines virtual sessions with in-person learning across key areas of TSTT’s operations. Each intern will receive a financial stipend for the duration of the programme.