By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Twenty learners in the
Republic of Congo have benefited from skills development opportunities through
the second edition of the MTN Skills Academy Sponsorship Challenge, which also
generated 647 certifications across the participating programmes.
The initiative was driven by
Laije Belthassar Balong, who mobilised members of his community to take
advantage of training opportunities offered through the MTN Skills Academy and
turn the sponsorship challenge into a broader collective learning effort.
The 20 learners received
training in Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Office 365, Google Digital
Garage, Canva, soft skills and social media.
The programme was designed
to equip participants with practical digital and professional skills while
expanding access to learning opportunities within the community.
Following his efforts to
promote participation and encourage learning, Balong has been named an MTN
Skills Academy Ambassador.
The recognition acknowledges
his role in sharing opportunities, encouraging skills development and
supporting members of his community to participate in digital learning.
MTN Foundation Congo
congratulated Balong on the achievement and highlighted the wider impact of the
initiative in creating pathways for young people and community members to build
relevant skills for the digital economy.
