NTDC Announces Paid Internship Program for Girls

The National Grid Company (NGC), formerly known as NTDC, has announced the launch of its “Grid Girls” Internship Program 2025 — a fully paid internship initiative designed exclusively for women in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Empowering Future Female Engineers

This program aims to provide hands-on experience to female students pursuing degrees in Electrical and Civil Engineering. Participants will gain exposure to real-world engineering projects and leadership development opportunities.

Program Benefits

Selected interns will receive:

• Practical work experience
• A professional network of peers and industry experts
• Coaching and mentorship
• Training and development sessions
• Opportunities to work on national-level projects
• A stipend of Rs. 10,000 per month

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to:

• Female students enrolled in Bachelors, Masters, or DAE programs in Electrical, Electronics, or Civil Engineering
• Recent graduates from the above fields
• Candidates with prior research or internship experience
• Applicants who can commit to a full-time internship

Internship Structure

Cohort 1:

• Duration: 2 months
• For: 3rd-year undergraduates (5th/6th semester) and Master’s students (1st/2nd semester)
• Focus: Hands-on experience at national engineering projects

Cohort 2:

• Duration: 1 month (overlaps with Cohort 1)
• For: Undergraduates in 2nd semester to final year, including eligible TVET students
• Focus: Exploratory and learning-based experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply at https://ntdc.gov.pk/careers before the deadline on June 1, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.