Old Mutual Namibia announced on Thursday that it has awarded internship opportunities for the next six months to 20 graduates who have completed their studies at various institutions of higher learning throughout the country.
Accounting, auditing, commerce, communications, economics, finance, information technology and marketing graduates were chosen from a pool of over 400 applicants.
The graduates who were chosen have all begun working at the financial institution as of 01 May 2022.
Toini Muteka, Old Mutual Namibia’s Human Capital Executive, told Nampa that with the employment challenges faced by recent graduates in the country, the insurance company saw the need to play their part in easing the burden the nation is facing. It then put out a call inviting recent graduates to apply for a chance to gain market-related skills to better position themselves for the job market.
“We recognise that there are thousands of graduates sitting at home who have not had the opportunity to gain valuable work experience. As a responsible corporate citizen, Old Mutual Namibia decided to help bridge this gap by providing 20 graduates with hands-on experience of what the working world entails, as well as the ability to put what they have learned into practice,” she said.
She added that in order for the graduates to benefit from the diverse environment Old Mutual provides, they have been assigned to various departments. The goal is for the graduates to leverage their knowledge and apply it within the organisation while also learning new skills.
“This opportunity allows graduates to discover themselves in a professional working environment. Similarly, we want to introduce them to the various career options available in the working world,” said Muteka.
The graduates chosen for the internship are; Adeline Kakomwa, Karischa Schmidt, Maria Ndivayele, Ru-Waldo Beukes, Martin Kariko, Halleluya Ndimulunde, David Ndakukamo, Angy Uumati, Ashley McNab, Hilya Indongo, Marcell Maslengele, Abraham Eita, Nandjabi Mirjam Hamukoto, Caroline Garises, Tupopila Pilatus, Moira Eichas, Uakataviza Kaavara, Annalisa Nghiiteka, Munionganda Kaujeua and Laimi Joseph.