The OGS Mentorship platform was established to provide KGS students and younger OGs with exposure to careers and professional opportunities. An important initiative from this platform was the opportunity for KGS students in A levels to intern with corporates/companies, some of which are also led by OGs.
A total of 50 placements were arranged and 45 students availed the summer internships through the OGS platform. The internships were in the areas of advertising, computer science, engineering, education, healthcare and law, and included experience in social impact organisations and nonprofits. The Head of Student Counseling at KGS was also involved in the placement of the students.
The organisations that offered internships were:
- JWT|Grey Pakistan
- Linked Things
- S.Mehboob and Company Pvt. Ltd
- The Citizen’s Foundation (TCF)
- Akhuwat Foundation
- The Indus Hospital
- Abrahim and Sarwana Advocates
- Zahid and Tariq Advocates
- Attorney General’s Office, Government of Sindh
- Dewa Trust
- The Hunar Foundation
- The Charter for Compassion Trust
Each summer internship was between one and four weeks in duration, during which student interns had the opportunity to observe, interact with other employees, and participate directly in the work of each company. This was a unique opportunity for them to learn about different professions, since most companies only offer internships to college students and not those in A levels. Moreover, the exposure was under the guidance of another KGS student.
Some alumni visiting from overseas were also provided assistance in securing internships during their summer break in Karachi.
OGS Internships feedback from Students
[slider id=”1756″]OGS Internships feedback from Companie
[slider id=”1764″]The feedback from the students was positive in terms of the exposure to professional environment, quality of supervision and overall experience. The students highly recommended an internship to friends and colleagues!
SMC internees
At the plant room of the HBL Head office building in Clifton during their second industrial visit
