A traning program aimed at preparing 100 students and senior volunteers to service as teachers has been launched as part of the” smart government 2” project

According to the 2021 survey by the United Nations Development Program, elderly citizens and those with special needs in Mongolia possess the lowest, and in some cases insufficient, levels of digital skills compared to the demographic groups.

Although the elderly are increasingly using social media and making online purchases, the high number of cyberattacks and online fraud victims remains a significant concern, underscoring the urgent need for targeted training and activities.

As part of the “ Smart Government-2” project, initiated by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications with funding from the World Bank, the “E-Mongolia Academy” a state-owned enterprise, and its teachers will train 100 students, both young and elderly, to become trainers to improve the digital skills of elderly citizens and reduce the digital divide, with the active involvement of volunteer students to support this digital transition.

Registrations for this program are now open. A total of 100 volunteer students and seniors will be selected and trained as Digital Nation Ambassadors (DNA). Additionally, 1000 seniors from nine districts in Ulaanbaatar, who have acquired digital skills, will receive further training and will be empowered to teach digital skills to others.

The program consists of three main phases:

Phase 1- The top 100 selected students and seniors will participate in the program’s opening ceremony in September

Phase 2- Qualified volunteers will undergo training and receive their DNA- National E-Ambassador certification

Phase 3- A team will be formed, and, 1000 seniors will be trained in digital skills over a four-month period, from September to December.

Active and dedicated DNA- National E-Ambassadors who complete the program will receive a volunteer certificate and a voucher for additional training and courses.

Register for the program by clicking this link : https://forms.gle/8ji1Q317UWVEoYDx5 https://forms.gle/8ji1Q317UWVEoYDx5 Registration period: until 11:59 PM on August 25, 2024.