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Top companies failing to attract young talent draws sharp government warning
Politics
Published on 12 May 2026
PM internship scheme uptake is slower than expected
A senior government official has questioned why leading companies are struggling to attract young talent, pointing to the sluggish response to the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS). The initiative offers internships and financial support to youth aged 18 to 25. The official urged firms to rethink how they engage smart young candidates and to improve internship quality.
- Government is concerned about top firms failing to attract youth
- PMIS is seeing a slower uptake than planned
- Youth aged 18-25 receive internships and financial assistance
- Companies are urged to improve both outreach and internship quality
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