The Ministry of Education in partnership with MTN Rwanda, today officially launched the Digital Skills for Digital Jobs (DSDJ) initiative, a digital learning and career-guidance platform aimed at equipping Rwandan youth with market-relevant digital skills aligned to the needs of a rapidly evolving economy.
The initiative forms part of a wider partnership between Ministry of Education and MTN Rwanda to identify areas of collaboration to improve digital access across the education sector. Under the partnership MINEDUC and MTN will align on various interventions and initiatives such as zero-rating of selected education platforms, customized bundles for teachers, and affordable connectivity solutions for education institutions and learning-related activities. These interventions are designed to strengthen teaching, learning, and access to digital resources nationwide.
The Digital Skills and Digital Jobs initiative specifically, is part of Government’s broader efforts to strengthen youth employability, digital entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. Delivered through the MTN Skills Academy, the DSDJ platform provides free, on-demand training in digital literacy, digital marketing, data analytics, coding, financial literacy, and work readiness, alongside career guidance and access to more than 500 online courses to support young people’s transition from learning to earning.
Importantly, the Digital Skills for Digital Jobs initiative will be integrated into the Resilience in Secondary Education (RISE) Programme, enabling out-of-school youth who are often excluded from formal learning pathways to access practical digital skills and participate in Rwanda’s digital transformation. Through RISE and beyond, the platform will support job readiness, digital entrepreneurship, and the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The initiative directly contributes to national priorities under the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) and Vision 2050, particularly in the areas of job creation, digital inclusion, and human capital development. It complements existing education, TVET, and workforce-development frameworks by addressing persistent digital skills gaps while ensuring alignment with national standards and policy direction.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Education emphasized the importance of strategic public–private partnerships in accelerating national priorities and expanding opportunities for young people across Rwanda.
“Developing relevant digital skills is essential to Rwanda’s socio-economic transformation. Through policy-aligned partnerships such as this, we are expanding access to future-ready competencies while ensuring inclusion, quality, and coherence with our national education and skills frameworks.”
“This partnership with the Ministry of Education is about ensuring that technology truly supports learning for both students and educators. By expanding access to connectivity, supporting with customized data and devices plan, and strengthening digital skills, we are working together to make digital education more inclusive and practical. We believe that when learners and educators are empowered with the right tools, they are better prepared for the future of work and Rwanda’s digital growth.” States Monzer Ali Chief Executive Officer MTN Rwandacell Plc
The Ministry of Education will provide policy guidance, alignment with national standards, and oversight, while MTN Rwanda contributes digital infrastructure and delivery expertise—ensuring the initiative strengthens and complements existing public programmes.
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