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45 maltatoday, SUNDAY, 7 MAY 2017 Information Technology sector enterprises are entitled to 50% sub- sidy of the salaries given to students, while public entities and non-governmental or- ganisations are entitled to 100% subsidy of these salaries. Sultana also explained that for the pro- gramme to be more flexible, the employers will be provided with a total of 330 subsi- dised hours and they can distribute them as they think it would be best for their busi- ness. He said that in the public services and sec- tor, students should be utilised to develop outreach projects, where students have a strong potential, the appropriate skills and the capabilities to deliver. Sultana ex- plained that students are ideal to take part in informative campaigns about new elec- tronic services made available by entities; can be helpful in raising awareness and in the making of videos and digital media. While encouraging the private sector, the public service and the voluntary organisa- tions to offer working opportunities to stu- dents, Sultana explained that whoever is interested must enrol through MITA's web- site. Students who apply for the SPP pro- gramme must have a qualification in ICT (or a qualification in an ICT related subject) at level 4 on the Maltese Qualification Frame- work. Finally, Sultana augured another successful year for the SPP programme. working environment MITA chief executive officer Tony Sultana addressing press at launch of SPP scheme Minister Emanuel Mallia said students need to learn soft skills