Casablanca- Despite a particular health context, the world leader in information and communication technologies (ICT), Huawei, continued its policy of social responsibility, in particular through the intensification of its training program and new technology certifications.
“Committed to digital education and training in new information technologies, Huawei Morocco particularly stood out in 2020 through a range of actions, mainly aimed at the transfer of technological skills and promotion, ultimately , the employability of young graduates in the Kingdom, ”said Huawei in a press release.
First concrete action concerns the continuation of “Huawei ICT Academy”, an ambitious program which aims to facilitate the employability of young graduates and to support structuring national projects in the ICT sector, by delivering Huawei certifications in fundamental technologies and cutting edge, says the same source.
Building on its national success, the “Huawei ICT Academy” program certified more than 550 Moroccan students and teachers last year, the statement said, noting that Huawei Morocco has also signed a partnership agreement with 21 universities and colleges in Morocco. as part of this program.
To face the challenges of Covid-19, Huawei ICT Academy has also launched the “Learn ON” initiative by setting up online courses for students. In Morocco, more than 3,000 students have been able to continue their studies at a distance thanks to this initiative, the real spearhead of this program.
Also, nearly 500 students have had Huawei professional technical certifications in 5G, artificial intelligence and Big Data. “Moreover, the Moroccan students benefiting from this program are the only ones on a continental scale to be certified in 5G,” said Huawei.
Morocco among the World Top 5 in several ICT certifications
Since its creation, “Huawei ICT Academy” has trained 4 million technology experts around the world, including 3,700 Moroccan students. An additional building block for a successful Moroccan digital ecosystem. Indeed, Huawei Morocco was ranked second in North Africa in terms of the number of student certifications and global certifications in 2020.
Better yet, Huawei Maroc is outperforming globally by being ranked 2nd in 5G and DCF (Data Center Facility) certification, behind China, 4th in Big Data and Cloud Service certification and 5th in IA. “A concrete impact for employment and the development of ICTs in Morocco and Africa,” says Huawei.
A remarkable performance from Morocco for “Huawei ICT Competition”
With a remarkable ranking, Morocco distinguished itself at the “Huawei ICT Competition” in 2020. This is the second axis of intervention of Huawei Morocco’s CSR policy, namely that of the promotion of talents. for the development of innovative solutions.
For its first participation, the Morocco Team, made up of academics in the field of ICT, won two prestigious prizes. These are the “Cloud” and “Network” prizes, during the world final, held in early November 2020, in the presence of more than 150,000 students, from 110 teams representing 39 different countries.
Huawei ICT Job Fair, employment for all
Huawei Maroc’s third social commitment is employment. Thus, the world leader in technologies attaches an important place to the valuation and development of local skills.
In December 2020, Huawei Morocco organized its first “Career 2020” job fair, the statement said, noting that in total, 125 jobs and intern positions were announced by Huawei Morocco and its partners.
People at the heart of development
In 20 years of presence in the Kingdom, Huawei Morocco is committed to promoting and encouraging innovation, education and training in ICT. The company has placed people at the heart of its development and promotes the concept of shared success. Each talent counts and contributes to the building of a connected world.
“Last proof of its social commitment, Huawei Morocco has just won the Top Employer 2020 certification, which attests to its actions to promote a privileged working and living environment for its employees,” the press release concludes.
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