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Orange Madagascar to provide digital training for technical school students

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Madagascar’s Ministry of Technical Education and Orange Madagascar have signed a partnership to provide digital training for students at technical schools, with certifications on offer. Orange will provide IT equipment and internet access, while the two partners will develop the training content, according to Newsmada.

Orange Madagascar has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training to strengthen students’ digital skills and facilitate young people’s and women’s access to employment, Newsmada reports. The ceremony was held at the ministry’s headquarters in Ampefiloha.

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