MPT Kicks Off A New Batch of Advanced IT Skills Training
MPT, Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunications operator, launched a new batch of “Training of Trainers” (TOT) program for 2020, as part of their hugely successful “Digital Skills to Go Forward” computer literacy program. This nationwide initiative is run in collaboration with the NLD Education Network (NLDEN).
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The TOT program focuses on training students, who have successfully completed the “Digital Skills to Go Forward” program mastering of Microsoft® Office® applications and proper IT skills teaching methodologies. With the TOT program, 50 students from all parts of the country can become trainers and experts of essential digital skills and be able to spread their knowledge to local communities through NLDEN Training Centers nationwide. TOT program for 2020 will be conducted at the MPT Training Center in Yangon and the first batch of 25 students are now embarking their new phase of learning to start from 9th September 2019.
At MPT, we are committed to empowering Myanmar’s underprivileged youth through computer skills training. Digital technologies can increase productivity and create new economic opportunities, but the success of our economy requires enough IT skilled people. With the rise of mobile internet and computer technologies, we want to be sure that every Myanmar citizen is able to participate in the creation of a modern, digital economy of our country”, said U Myint Thein Htun, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of MPT-KSGM JO.
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The “Digital Skills to Go Forward” program was launched by MPT collaborates with NLDEN to increase access to technology and education for the youths not only to the city areas but also to outside of the main urban areas. Since its launch in 2016, more than 5, 000 students from different parts of the country developed crucial computer literacy skills by attending courses under the MPT’s campaign.
MPT is strongly dedicated to filling the digital literacy gap in many different ways. For example, MPT’s telecenters, easily reachable in 150 locations all over the country, have been designed to offer a wide range of beneficial information and communication services to its visitors. The operator is providing Internet connectivity to Amay Eain Schools across the Regions and States using 300 laptops computers to train the digital skills there. MPT is also organizing mobile seminars nationwide dedicated to the people in the regions, especially for the younger generation how to use the mobile phones safely and also to promote the safe use of mobile phones.
For more information about MPT’s CSR programs and youth development initiatives, please visit the following link.
http://mpt.com.mm/en/about-home-en/csr-activities/
