Bakcell representatives have met with students

Bakcell representatives have met with students of the Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry and the Azerbaijan Technical University

Representatives of Bakcell, The First Mobile Operator and Leading Mobile Internet Provider of Azerbaijan, have met with the students of the Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry and the Azerbaijan Technical University. During the meeting, the students were provided with detailed information about the achievements of Bakcell, which has recently celebrated its 20^thbirthday, as well as thecompany’s student-oriented “Smart Start” internship program along with theinnovative mobile developer project “AppLab”.

This is a very exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience within various departments of telecom industry by working alongside our professional staff. The duration of the internship in the “Smart Start” program is 2 months, with 5 full working days a week. Bakcell provides the interns with a relevant stipend to cover their daily meal and travel expenses. Upon completion of the internship program, all the participants are evaluated and granted with certificates proving their participation in the project. In addition, all graduates of the “Smart Start” program are regarded as potential candidates for the job openingsat Bakcell.

In 2015, over 2000 applications were submitted to Bakcellfor the participation in the “Smart Start” internship program. 688 applicants had Call Interviews, 480 were selected to undergo testing and group interviews. Out of them, 190 were invited for personal interviews, 32 have passed all stages successfully, and were invited to participate in the program. Three most active and perspective interns, who had successfully completed the program gained opportunity to be employed by Bakcell.

“AppLab” is an accelerated execution framework to support selected developers to drive execution of ideas, mobile apps and technologies from proof of concept to launchat a regional level. Apart from supporting the developers by providing space and tools to develop and distribute mobile applications, Bakcell,in partnership with Wayra UK, providesthe local developers an opportunity to present their ideas andreceive investments.

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About Bakcell

Bakcell, The First Mobile Operator and the Leading Mobile Internet Provider of Azerbaijan, offers a variety of products for modern mobile communications customers. Bakcell provides class leading 3G mobile internet experience in the country under the Sür@ brand name.

As one of the largest national non-oil investors, Bakcell today continues making large investments in the economy of Azerbaijan through its investments in state-of-the-art telecommunication technology and its people who service our customers.

Bakcell’s network covers more than 99% of the population and 93% of the land area of the country (excluding occupied territories). Bakcell is a leader in innovation and it focuses on bringing the best of the mobile internet to Azerbaijanis through new partnerships and itsSür@ services.

For more information about Bakcell products and services, please visit www.bakcell.com or call 555.For press releases please see www.bakcell.com/az/news (or www.bakcell.com/en/news for press releases in English).

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