Mauritius Telecom has launched the myt Learning Hub, a free online learning platform designed to make digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills accessible to people across Mauritius. The initiative supports the government’s target of training 50,000 citizens in digital skills.
The platform was unveiled at the Telecom Tower in the presence of Dr. Avinash Ramtohul, Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation; Dr. Kaviraj Sharma Sukon, Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research; Sarat Lallah, Chairman of Mauritius Telecom, and other dignitaries.
Developed through a joint initiative between Mauritius Telecom and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Learning Hub will initially offer 16 courses, with plans to expand its training resources. The collaboration reflects both organisations’ commitment to strengthening digital capabilities and promoting AI adoption in Mauritius.
Speaking at the launch, Mauritius Telecom Chief Executive Officer Veemal Gungadin said the partnership gives the country access to a broad range of AWS learning resources. He described the 16 courses as the beginning of a wider effort to make digital knowledge available to all Mauritians, free of charge, through a platform developed locally.
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Dr. Ramtohul described the target of training 50,000 citizens as a national strategic priority rather than simply a numerical goal. He stressed that AI literacy should be accessible to students, professionals and households, adding that the platform would connect Mauritians to international learning resources through locally built infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Dr. Sharma Sukon encouraged universities, educators and students to use the myt Learning Hub to complement existing academic programmes. He highlighted the role of micro-credentials in helping students build practical skills, demonstrate their competencies and prepare for employment in an increasingly AI-driven job market.
The launch forms part of Mauritius Telecom’s broader transformation beyond traditional connectivity services, with the company positioning digital platforms and skills development as part of its contribution to national development.
