Breaking barriers for PWDs PTA inducts graduate trainee through Telenor's 'Open Mind Programme'.

ISLAMABAD -- In a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) successfully inducted its first graduate trainee through the Disability Inclusion Management Trainee Programme in partnership with Telenor Pakistan under its 'Open Mind Pakistan (OMP)' programme .

A joint ceremony was held at PTA Headquarters in Islamabad, attended by officers and representatives from both PTA and Telenor Pakistan. On 22 Jan 2022, PTA signed a cooperation agreement with Telenor Pakistan under which the regulator agreed to receive one female PWD: supported, trained and placed by Telenor. PTA is the first public sector organization to partner with a telecom operator and put into motion its Disability Inclusion Management Trainee Program in partnership with Telenor Pakistan.

PTA, under its digital gender inclusion initiative, introduced the program to promote diversity and inclusion in the workforce. The Disability Inclusion Management Trainee Program is designed to provide opportunities for female graduates with disabilities to gain valuable regulatory work experience and develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Moreover, PTA is committed to fostering a culture where diversity and inclusion are celebrated and employees feel respected, valued, and...

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