Representatives of Bakcell, The First Mobile Operator and the Leading Mobile Internet Provider of Azerbaijan, have met with the students of the Qafqaz University. During the meeting, the students were provided with detailed information about the company’s business, its development strategy, including the possibility of an initial public offering of shares, student-oriented “Smart Start” internship program, the “AppLab” project, which supports the development of mobile applications in Azerbaijani language, as well as the other projects aimed at providing vast opportunities for the young people. The students were also able to ask their related questions. While responding to questions, the company representatives explained of the main role of technology in increasing the company's capitalization. The “Applab” program is aimed at providing effective tools for entrepreneurs and application developers to help accelerate the realization of their ideas and create innovative turn-key mobile applications for Azerbaijani and international markets. The program is very easy to join, and one can do so by registering at the following link: http://www.bakcell.com/az/join-applab Designed  for students and graduates who are willing to start their careers but facing difficulties in employment because of the lack of previous work experience, the “Smart Start” program provides opportunity to get acquainted with a real work environment, gain practical experience and develop work-readiness skills. The duration of the internship 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 the certificates proving their participation in the project. *** 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 its Sür@ 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). If you are not a Bakcell subscriber, but wish to find out about Bakcell and its services, please call 055 000 05 55