Information Systems Agency of Armenia

Young Professionals Program

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) at the Information Systems Agency of Armenia (ISAA) is designed to empower the next generation of leaders in Armenia’s digital transformation. Targeted at university senior students and recent graduates, this program offers hands-on experience in digital governance, cybersecurity, IT, and related fields.

About the program

The Young Professionals Program lasts for 1 year. By joining the program, participants have the opportunity to choose 3 out of 6 departments within the Agency to gain hands-on experience working directly with those teams.

By working in 3 different teams within the Agency, participants acquire a comprehensive understanding, experience, and knowledge about digital transformation and digitalization. The top performers will have the chance to continue their career path at the Agency after the program’s completion, with the opportunity to receive a job offer.

The six departments of the ISAA are:

Cybersecurity
User Experience and Service Delivery
Data Management and Interoperability
Citizen Lab
PR and Communications
Operations

Why join us?

The Young Professionals Program of the Information Systems Agency of Armenia offers an opportunity to:

Contribute to National Development: Play a role in driving Armenia’s journey toward a modern digital society, with real-world impacts in digital governance and cybersecurity.
Enhance Professional Skills: Gain practical experience in digital governance, project management, and cutting-edge technologies.
Build a Network: Connect with leaders in the public and private sectors and peers committed to Armenia’s digital growth.
Develop Leadership: Grow into the next wave of digital leaders through mentorship and full-cycle execution of hands-on projects.

How To Apply

All students in their final year of bachelor’s or master’s degree programs, as well as recent graduates, who have education or experience in information technology, digital governance, cybersecurity, policy analysis, project management, or related fields, are eligible to apply for the program.

Applications for the program open every year in October, with the program starting in May.

You can submit your preliminary expression of interest here.

Our Values

The Young Professionals Program is built on three core values:

Integrity
Collaboration
Purpose

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The program is part-time, allowing you to balance your studies.

No, you will rotate between three different departments.

Yes, you will have the opportunity to choose the departments based on your interests.

Yes, the program is paid and comes with a social benefits package, that you can use to cover your tuition fees, health expenses, or vacation funding.

Yes, experience in digitalization is not required.

The program is offline, with a requirement to work from the office with some hybrid components.

Yes, the program's part-time nature allows you to continue your studies.

The best-performing participants may be offered a job after completing the program.

The recruitment process begins in October, with the application deadline on January 31. The participant selection phase lasts for 3 months, starting in February and concluding in April. The program launches every year in May.

You can participate in the program only once. However, if you applied last year and were not selected, you can try again this year.

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Young Professionals Program

About the program

Why join us?

How To Apply

Our Values

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this a part-time or full-time opportunity?

Can I do the program only in one department?

Can I choose the departments?

Is the program paid?

Can I apply without experience in digitalization?

Is this a remote opportunity?

Can I study while joining the program?

What are the opportunities after the program?

How long is the recruitment process?

How many times can one participate in the program?