Telecel Group Trains 100,000 Young Ghanaians in Coding

Telecel Group has partnered with the Communications Ministry to bolster the government’s One Million Coders Programme, a key initiative aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with vital digital skills.

The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will see Telecel provide free access to its Startocode platform for 100,000 Ghanaian youth over the next four years. This move is expected to significantly contribute to Ghana’s digital transformation and open doors to opportunities in the global digital economy.

Speaking at the MoU signing, Telecel Group CEO, Moh Damush, emphasized the company’s commitment to a digitally connected Africa. “We believe aligning with the One Million Coders initiative will help us equip tens of thousands of young people with vital digital and coding skills for Ghana’s growing digital economy,” Mr. Damush said. “And more importantly, empower the country to lead the future of the digital ecosystem that is already reshaping Africa.”

Startocode is a multilingual, self-paced digital learning platform developed by Telecel Group. It offers affordable and inclusive coding education, combining interactive lessons with practical projects to ensure learners gain job-ready skills for the modern tech industry.

The platform has already impacted thousands of students across Africa, building foundational coding knowledge and digital literacy. Its multilingual capabilities aim to reach learners from diverse backgrounds, particularly those in underserved communities.

Communications Minister, Sam George, lauded the partnership as a crucial step in bridging Ghana’s digital divide. “The One Million Coders Programme is about unlocking the digital potential and creating more career pathways to sustainable livelihoods for our youth,” he stated. “We are proud to collaborate with forward-thinking partners like Telecel, who share our vision of inclusive digital empowerment.”

Participants in the One Million Coders Programme will have access to the Startocode learning suite, covering areas like web development, Python programming, data analytics, and digital entrepreneurship. The partnership will also incorporate mentorship and community engagement to foster continuous learning and career advancement.

This collaboration aligns with Telecel Group’s broader corporate social responsibility goals, which include digital education, health development, and environmental protection across its African markets. The MoU signifies a shared commitment to ensuring that all Ghanaians benefit from the digital age and represents a significant step in building a future-ready digital economy.

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