The Malta Information Technology Agency (Mita) in collaboration with the Parliamentary Secretariat for Competitiveness and Economic Growth has launched the Student Placement Programme (SPP) for 2015.

This year the programme allows employers and students to both agree when the placement should start and also on their working hours.

The Student Placement Programme is open to all entities – private, non-governmental and public – operating in the ICT sector, which use technology in their operations, such as those that operate in the tourism, education, health or manufacturing sectors.

“The Student Placement Programme is a win-win opportunity for both students and employers. Students stand to gain relevant work experience while employers are able to engage temporary additional resources competent in ICT and ICT-related skills,” Mita’s executive chairman Tony Sultana said.

“We invite local firms to explore the possibilities of engaging skilled students to also work on creative small outreach projects such as training, awareness rising or digital advertising. Every employer can tap into the programme and benefit from an eager talent pool ready to actively participate in providing innovative ideas.”

Through SPP, employers can be reimbursed for the students they take on during summer. The co-financing rate for the private sector is 50 per cent of the salary costs while for the public sector and non-governmental organisations it is 100 per cent.

The guidelines for reimbursement provide that the students are employed for 330 reimbursable hours at the rate of €5.82 per hour. In general, students are employed between July and September.

Students must apply for a summer placement by tomorrow.

www.mita.gov.mt/spp