On International Youth Day, MTN is advancing its commitment to digital and economic inclusion with the launch of an AI-enabled Job Board feature on the MTN Skills Academy, giving learners access to job opportunities, high-demand courses and skills guidance on one platform.
The integration of learning, job discovery and application tracking distinguishes the feature from conventional job-search platforms focused primarily on vacancy listings. Rather than simply presenting available roles, the Job Board helps learners understand how their current skills align with employers’ requirements and identify courses that can help address specific gaps.
Africa is the world’s youngest continent, with more than 60% of its population under the age of 25. Yet many young people continue to face barriers to employment as demand for digital and technology skills grows. The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, estimates that more than 230 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa would require digital skills by 2030.
The projection signals how extensively digital capabilities are expected to shape the future of work across the region and reinforces the need to connect training more closely with labour-market demand.
