First training course has started in the framework of “Skills for the world of work” project of the vocational education organized by Azercell Telecom and the British Council. The course was conducted by a professional trainer from Great Britain in Baku vocational school No. 5 on December 15-17. 36 teachers from various vocational schools in Baku and specialized in ICT and Telecommunication took part in the course based on the application. The course provided the teachers with the knowledge in effective training models, skills and strategies, as well as local conditions and building relations with the employers. The major objective of the project supported by the Ministry of Education is to increase knowledge and skills of the students majoring in ICT and Telecommunication at vocational schools in Baku and develop the training skills of teachers working in relevant fields at such vocational schools.
We would like to note that Azercell Telecom continuously implements projects aimed for youth development. Under the Student Bursary program of the company, capable youth studying at Azerbaijani universities get a great opportunity to receive special bursary from Azercell and take internship at various divisions of the company. Besides, many projects conducted by the company are related to education. Azercell cooperates with the leading universities and helps to improve their material and technical bases. With the initiative and support of the company, first 4G laboratory was established at Qafqaz University. Azercell will continue to prioritize supporting the education and the youth in its activities.
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Azercell Telecom LLC was founded in 1996 and since the first years sustains a leading position on the market. Azercell introduced number of technological innovations in Azerbaijan: GSM technology, advance payment mobile services, GPRS/EDGE, 24/7 Customer Care,M2M,MobilBank, full-time operating Azercell Express offices, mobile e-service “ASAN imza” (ASAN signature) and others. With 48,12 % share of Azerbaijan’s mobile market Azercell’s network covers 99,8% of the country’s population. Currently, the number of Azercell’s subscribers reached 4,5 million people. In 2011 Azercell deployed 3G and in 2012 the fourth generation network – LTE in Azerbaijan. The Company is the leader of Azerbaijan’s mobile communication industry and the biggest investor in the non-oil sector. Azercell is a part of TeliaSonera Group of Companies serving 186 million subscribers in 17 countries worldwide with 27,000 employees.