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The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program is a flagship initiative by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, designed to enhance Nigeria’s digital workforce. It aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubuโ€™s Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to create two million digital jobs by 2025. The program seeks to train three million Nigerians in various technical skills over a four-year period, positioning the country as a net exporter of tech talent.๎ˆ†


๐ŸŽฏ Program Overview

๎ˆƒThe 3MTT program is structured into three phases๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

  • Phase 1:๎ˆƒTrained 30,000 fellows across all 36 states and the FCT, focusing on 12 key technical skills๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
  • Phase 2:๎ˆƒPlans to train 270,000 individuals in three cohorts of 60,000, 90,000, and 120,000 respectively๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
  • Phase 3:๎ˆƒAims to scale up to the full target of 3 million trained individuals๎ˆ„๎ˆ† ๎ˆƒThe program is delivered through a hybrid model combining self-paced online courses and in-person applied learning sessions, facilitated by over 120 partner organizations๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๐Ÿง  Skills Offered

๎ˆƒIn its initial phase, the program focused on the following twelve technical skill:๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**Software Development*๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**UI/UX Design*๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**Data Analysis & Visualization*๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**Quality Assurance*๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**Product Management*๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**Data Science*๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**Animation*๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning*๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**Cybersecurity*๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**Game Development*๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**Cloud Computing*๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒ**DevOps*๎ˆ„๎ˆ† ๎ˆƒAs the program progresses, additional skills are expected to be incorporated to meet evolving industry demand.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†


๐Ÿ’ฐ Investment and Partnership

๎ˆƒTo bolster the 3MTT initiative, the Federal Government secured a **โ‚ฆ1 billion partnership with IHS Towers*๎ˆ„ ๎ˆƒThis funding supports the establishment of learning communities across Nigeria and covers the salaries of 37 dedicated learning community managers in each location for the next three yeas.๎ˆ„ ๎ˆ€cite๎ˆ‚turn0search1๎ˆ

๎ˆƒThese learning communities serve as hubs where participants can collaborate, share knowledge, and work on projects, thereby strengthening local innovation ecosystes.๎ˆ„ ๎ˆ€cite๎ˆ‚turn0search5๎ˆ๎ˆ†


๐Ÿš€ How to Access the Program

For Individuals (Fellows):

  1. *Eligibility: ๎ˆƒOpen to all Nigerians interested in acquiring technical skils.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
  2. *Application: ๎ˆƒVisit the official 3MTT website to aply.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
  3. *Selection: ๎ˆƒApplicants undergo an entry assessment to determine skill levels and appropriate training pahs.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
  4. *Training: ๎ˆƒSelected fellows receive fully funded training in their chosen technical skill aras.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

For Training Providers:

  1. *Eligibility: ๎ˆƒRegistered organizations with the capacity to deliver technical trainng.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
  2. *Application: ๎ˆƒOrganizations can apply through the 3MTT website to become training providrs.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
  3. *Implementation: ๎ˆƒApproved providers will deliver training programs, both online and in-person, to selected fellws.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

For Partners and Placement Organizations:

  • ๎ˆƒEntities interested in partnering with the 3MTT program or providing placement opportunities for trained fellows can express interest via the 3MTT website.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๐Ÿ“Œ Additional Information

  • Training Duratio: ๎ˆƒEach training phase lasts approximately three monts.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
  • Cos: ๎ˆƒTraining is fully funded by the government; however, participants are responsible for personal expenses such as transportation and mals.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
  • Learning Mode: ๎ˆƒThe program employs a hybrid learning approach, combining online modules with in-person sessons.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†
  • Community Engagemen: ๎ˆƒLearning communities established across the country facilitate collaboration and peer-to-peer learning among participnts.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

๎ˆƒFor more details and to apply, please visit the official 3MTT website.๎ˆ„๎ˆ†

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