This year, the program offered intensive training in information and communication technologies (ICT), for two weeks, to 200 young students in Conakry. To facilitate their learning, each was equipped with a tablet. In addition, an in-depth session through teleconferences was organized for the 40 most deserving students, allowing them to continue their training remotely.

At the end of the program, twenty students were selected for a practical internship at Huawei and Orange, offering them an opportunity for their future career in ICT.

The organizers' objective, which is part of their social responsibility, is to help promote access to employment for young people by strengthening their employability. Olylia Wang, Managing Director of Huawei Guinea, reaffirmed her company's commitment to access to opportunities in the ICT field for every young Guinean. Likewise, Ousmane Boly Traoré, Managing Director of Orange Guinea, highlighted his company's commitment to supporting Guinean youth, announcing the expansion of the Orange Digital Center network in different regions to facilitate access to this training for as many people as possible.

Minister Alpha Bacar Barry expressed his gratitude to Huawei and Orange for their unwavering support, highlighting the government's investment in digitalization and the upskilling of young people. The signing of a memorandum of understanding between the partners marks a renewed commitment to digital education in Guinea.

From left to right: Olylia WANG, General Director of Huawei Guinea, Bamba OLIANO, Secretary General of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, Alpha Bacar BARRY, Minister of Technical Education, Vocational Training and Employment, Dr Facinet CONTE, Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation and Ousmane Boly TRAORÉ, Director General of Orange Guinea. © Pauz Media

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Seeds for the Future

” is more than a training program; it is a symbol of Guinea's digital future. By training young talents in ICT, this program lays the foundations for a digital revolution, setting the stage for a new generation of skilled professionals, ready to navigate and thrive in an increasingly connected world.

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