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 Tinubuโs 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.๎
๐ฏ Program Overview
๎The 3MTT program is structured into three phases๎๎
- Phase 1:๎Trained 30,000 fellows across all 36 states and the FCT, focusing on 12 key technical skills๎๎
- Phase 2:๎Plans to train 270,000 individuals in three cohorts of 60,000, 90,000, and 120,000 respectively๎๎
- Phase 3:๎Aims to scale up to the full target of 3 million trained individuals๎๎ ๎The program is delivered through a hybrid model combining self-paced online courses and in-person applied learning sessions, facilitated by over 120 partner organizations๎๎
๐ง Skills Offered
๎In its initial phase, the program focused on the following twelve technical skill:๎๎
๎**Software Development*๎๎
๎**UI/UX Design*๎๎
๎**Data Analysis & Visualization*๎๎
๎**Quality Assurance*๎๎
๎**Product Management*๎๎
๎**Data Science*๎๎
๎**Animation*๎๎
๎**Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning*๎๎
๎**Cybersecurity*๎๎
๎**Game Development*๎๎
๎**Cloud Computing*๎๎
๎**DevOps*๎๎ ๎As the program progresses, additional skills are expected to be incorporated to meet evolving industry demand.๎๎
๐ฐ Investment and Partnership
๎To bolster the 3MTT initiative, the Federal Government secured a **โฆ1 billion partnership with IHS Towers*๎ ๎This 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.๎ ๎cite๎turn0search1๎
๎These learning communities serve as hubs where participants can collaborate, share knowledge, and work on projects, thereby strengthening local innovation ecosystes.๎ ๎cite๎turn0search5๎๎
๐ How to Access the Program
For Individuals (Fellows):
- *Eligibility: ๎Open to all Nigerians interested in acquiring technical skils.๎๎
- *Application: ๎Visit the official 3MTT website to aply.๎๎
- *Selection: ๎Applicants undergo an entry assessment to determine skill levels and appropriate training pahs.๎๎
- *Training: ๎Selected fellows receive fully funded training in their chosen technical skill aras.๎๎
For Training Providers:
- *Eligibility: ๎Registered organizations with the capacity to deliver technical trainng.๎๎
- *Application: ๎Organizations can apply through the 3MTT website to become training providrs.๎๎
- *Implementation: ๎Approved providers will deliver training programs, both online and in-person, to selected fellws.๎๎
For Partners and Placement Organizations:
- ๎Entities interested in partnering with the 3MTT program or providing placement opportunities for trained fellows can express interest via the 3MTT website.๎๎
๐ Additional Information
- Training Duratio: ๎Each training phase lasts approximately three monts.๎๎
- Cos: ๎Training is fully funded by the government; however, participants are responsible for personal expenses such as transportation and mals.๎๎
- Learning Mode: ๎The program employs a hybrid learning approach, combining online modules with in-person sessons.๎๎
- Community Engagemen: ๎Learning communities established across the country facilitate collaboration and peer-to-peer learning among participnts.๎๎
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๎For more details and to apply, please visit the official 3MTT website.๎๎