PIJE: 215 Young Interns Deployed in Public Institutions Across the Country
, Thursday, January 29, 2026 —The Youth Employment Initiative Program (PIJE) continues its relaunch with the deployment of 215 young interns within several public sector institutions, as part of the second consecutive cohort since the program's reactivation.
By Jean Wesley Pierre · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Port-au-Prince, Thursday, January 29, 2026 —The Youth Employment Initiative Program (PIJE) continues its relaunch with the deployment of 215 young interns within several public sector institutions, as part of the second consecutive cohort since the program's reactivation.
According to authorities, these assignments were carried out between January 8 and 20, 2026. The young beneficiaries, from universities and vocational schools, will complete a three-month paid internship, financed by the Public Treasury, with the aim of strengthening their skills and acquiring a first structured professional experience.
The interns were officially welcomed by administrative officials, notably the General Directorates and Human Resources Directorates of the institutions concerned. These include the General Directorate of Budget (DGB), the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF), the General Customs Administration (AGD), the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI), the Office of Vehicle Insurance Against Third Parties (OAVCT), the Economic and Social Assistance Fund (FAES), the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL), the National Food Security Council (CNSA), the National Society of Industrial Parks (SONAPI), as well as several key ministries of the public administration.
Among the ministries involved are the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship (MAEC), the Ministry of Environment (MDE), the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFP), the Ministry of Tourism (MT), the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications (MTPTC), as well as the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).
Authorities also announce that 50 other young interns will be assigned, by the end of January, to companies that are members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the West (CCIO). This initiative aims to broaden the professional experience of beneficiaries to the private sector and strengthen ties between public administration and the national economic fabric.
The PIJE is a national program, covering the entire territory of the Republic of Haiti. Its mission is to facilitate the professional integration of young graduates by offering them paid internships, supported by the State, to enable them to acquire practical skills and recognized professional experience.
Instituted by circular no. 008 from the Prime Minister's Office dated March 28, 2025, the Youth Employment Initiative Program is an initiative of the Haitian Government, placed under the coordination of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).
Through this mechanism, authorities intend to address, at least in part, the persistent challenges of youth unemployment and access to a first professional experience, in a particularly difficult economic and social context.
