MTN Ghana Launches Strategic Partnership to Equip Youth with Future-Ready AI Skills
MTN Ghana has launched a strategic partnership with youth-led non-profit organisation, Thrive & Shine, through the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy, strengthening STEM education, and empowering Ghanaian youth with future-ready digital skills.
The partnership represents a major step towards preparing young people for Ghana’s evolving digital economy, ensuring they are not left behind as Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape industries and redefine the future of work globally. Through this collaboration, students and young professionals will gain access to technical training, critical problem-solving skills, and market-ready exposure required to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Speaking on the partnership, Ibrahim Misto, Chief Digital Officer of MTN Ghana, said the initiative reflects MTN Ghana’s long-term commitment to nurturing digital talent and building a resilient pipeline of future innovators.
“This is not a short-term project; it is a journey,” Mr. Misto stated. “That is why we have formalised this partnership through an MoU. The objective is to co-create solutions to real-world challenges and support organisations like Thrive & Shine that are equipping young people with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute meaningfully to the digital economy.”
Under the partnership, MTN Ghana will provide structured mentorship, internship placements, and practical learning opportunities that enable participants to apply classroom knowledge to real-world use cases. The programme is designed to foster innovation, enhance employability, and prepare participants to actively participate in Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.
Co-Founder of Thrive & Shine, Yvonne Dumor, described the partnership as a significant milestone for the organisation and a powerful boost to its mission of bridging the digital opportunity gap.
“At Thrive & Shine, we believe that talent is universal, but opportunity is not,” she said. “Everything we do is driven by one question: how do we bring opportunity closer to the people around us? This partnership with MTN Ghana brings us closer to closing the digital gap for students and young people striving to compete in the global AI space. We do not want to merely consume AI solutions; we want to be among the global players shaping them.”
For beneficiaries, the impact of the initiative is already evident. Michael Darko, a Computer Science student at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), shared how the programme has positively transformed his academic and professional journey.
“Before this opportunity, financial constraints made it difficult for me to fully focus on my studies and commit to projects,” he said. “Through the scholarship and support from Thrive & Shine, I can now concentrate on my studies and build real-world projects that are preparing me for the future.”
The MTN Ghana–Thrive & Shine partnership forms part of MTN Ghana’s broader ambition to champion digital inclusion, bridge the digital divide, and empower young people with relevant skills to unlock sustainable economic opportunities in an AI-driven era.
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MTN Ghana is the market leader in the mobile telecommunications industry in Ghana, offering subscribers a wide range of services under Pay-As-You-Go, Pay Monthly, and Mobile Financial Services. The company is part of the MTN Group, a leader in emerging markets with a clear vision to deliver a bold new digital world to customers.
Guided by the belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life, MTN Ghana is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Its strategic focus is Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.
