David Songulashvili Meets Participants of the Government’s Paid Internship Programme

The Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mr David Songulashvili, met with participants of the Government’s paid internship programme, launched at the initiative of the Prime Minister of Georgia.

During the meeting, Minister Songulashvili highlighted the importance of young people's professional development and the need to attract qualified personnel to the Ministry system.

“The Prime Minister’s initiative provides young people with the opportunity to undertake paid internships and gain practical experience. The programme supports their professional development and helps attract qualified personnel to the public service. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture places particular emphasis on attracting qualified personnel in occupational fields facing the shortage of skilled professionals. I wish every intern success, and I am confident that they will soon become members of our team,” said Mr David Songulashvili.

The paid internship programme offers young people the opportunity to gain professional experience in the public sector and advance their careers. It also supports their professional development and helps attract qualified personnel to the public service.

As of October 1, 2026, a total of 80 young people are undertaking internships within the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture and its subordinate Agencies.

As mentioned, as of October 1, 2025, 87 young people had completed internships within the Ministry system, 32 of whom went on to secure positions in the Ministry.