In order to promote the current government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, a statewide digital skills project to help the youth started earlier this year by President John Mahama. The main guests were Telecel Group, the Ministry of Communication being headed by the honorable SAM George. Telecel group/Digital Technology and Innovations have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Training 100,000 Young Ghanaians Over the Next Four Years
With the goal of training 100,000 young Ghanaians over the next four years, the deal solidifies Telecel’s commitment to offering free access to its Startocode learning platform. It is anticipated that the program will expedite Ghana’s digital transition.
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Advancing a Digitally Connected Africa
Moh Damush, the CEO of Telecel Group, stated during the signing ceremony that the collaboration is in line with Telecel’s goal of advancing a digitally connected Africa.We will be able to provide tens of thousands of young people with the digital and coding skills they need for Ghana’s expanding digital economy by aligning with the One Million Coders program. More significantly, he stated, it gives the nation the ability to steer the destiny of the digital ecosystem that is already changing Africa.
Startocode Digital Learning Platform
Startocode is a self-paced, multilingual digital learning platform created by Telecel Group that provides interactive classes and practical projects to develop skills that are applicable to the workplace. By offering easily accessible coding and digital literacy instruction, the platform has already trained thousands of students throughout Africa, especially in underprivileged areas.
Closing Ghana’s Digital Skills Gap
Sam George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, praised the collaboration and called it an important step in closing Ghana’s digital skills gap.Unlocking digital potential and establishing career opportunities for our youngsters are the goals of the One Million Coders Program. He added, “We are honoured to work with progressive partners like Telecel who share our objective of inclusive digital empowerment. The One Million Coders Program’s trainees will have access to Startocode courses on web development, Python programming, data analytics, and digital entrepreneurship as part of the Memorandum of Understanding.
Web Development, Python Programming, and Digital Entrepreneurship
In order to improve long-term professional advancement, the partnership will also make mentorship, peer assistance, and skill development groups possible.
A Digital Economy Ready for the Future
The collaboration strengthens Telecel Group’s larger dedication to environmental sustainability, health development, and digital education throughout its African markets. In order to ensure that no Ghanaian is left behind in the rapidly changing technological landscape, the agreement represents a critical turning point in Ghana’s continuous efforts to create a digital economy that is ready for the future.
Conclusion
The partnership between Telecel Group and the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations draws our mind to a significant step toward building Ghana’s digital future. By supporting the One Million Coders Programme with free access to the Startocode platform, the initiative directly addresses the country’s digital skills gap and also creating real jobs for the unemployed youth to participate in the global digital economy. Beyond skills training, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to inclusion, innovation, and long-term national development. As Ghana continues its digital transition, initiatives like this will play a crucial role in empowering youth, helping the youth financially, reducing unemployment, strengthening the workforce, and ensuring the country is well prepared for a technology-driven future. Read more on Ghana’s cyber fraud losses reach close to GH¢4.5 million in 90 days – CSA
