MTN Foundation Launches Free Digital Skills Platform for Nigerian Youth
The MTN Foundation emphasized its belief that "the future of Africa lies in the hands of its youth." The Foundation reiterated its commitment to investing in young people’s potential—"one youth at a time."
The MTN Foundation has unveiled a new initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian youth with essential digital skills to thrive in the modern economy. Launched recently, the Digital Skills’ platform provides access to training and certifications in high-demand tech fields—completely free of charge.
The program features two key components:
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Career Guidance: Targeted at senior secondary school students, this component helps learners identify their strengths and interests, guiding them toward informed choices for their tertiary education and future careers.
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Career Academy: A licensed digital learning platform offering professional certification courses in areas such as DevOps, UI/UX design, data engineering, data analysis, cloud computing, and more.
Speaking on the initiative, the MTN Foundation emphasized its belief that “the future of Africa lies in the hands of its youth.” The Foundation reiterated its commitment to investing in young people’s potential—”one youth at a time.”
To begin learning, users can visit skillsacademy.mtn.com .
The Foundation is encouraging widespread participation and asking everyone to help spread the word about this opportunity.
