(Yangon, 29^th June 2026) – Myanmar’s leading telecommunications operator MPT, successfully organized 2026 Nationwide Internship Program from April to June at its offices located across 6 States and Regions. The program aims to provide engineering students from Technological Universities under the Ministry of Education with hands-on experience in real workplace technologies and to bridging the gap between academic theory and practical industry applications.

Initiated in 2018, this program has nurtured nearly 3,000 students to date, contributing to the development of much-needed technological human resources for the nation. This year, 82 final-year engineering students from 11 Technological Universities in Nay Pyi Taw Council, Shan State (South), Mandalay Region, Tanintharyi Region, Ayeyarwady Region and Yangon Region. The courses provided students with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge across various core domains, including Telecom related technologies such as Microwave, DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing), FTTX Information security and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Awareness Training. Additionally, the students from Yangon Head Office visited to Satellite Earth Station, Transmission System and Call Center.

Mr. Hiroyuki OKAI, Advisor to COO of MPTJO expressed that “MPT’s goal is not only to deliver the best telecommunication networks but also to play a key role in developing young tech professionals who will lead our country forward. As the telecom industry moves forward rapidly, letting students experience real workplace challenges and new technologies during their college years will be an important step for their professional growth. We take great pride in knowing that this initiative, which started in 2018, has helped upgrade the skills of nearly 3,000 youth to date.”

One of the students, Ma Khine Khine Tun a final-year engineering student from West Yangon Technological University (WYTU), shared her experience: “during this internship, I could clearly visualize how the network systems and telecom technologies taught in our university classes function in a real workplace. The senior engineers at MPT provided systematic guidance throughout the program. This experience has truly built up our confidence for our future careers.

MPT remains dedicated to focusing the development of younger generations across all sectors where it operates. One significant initiative includes offering a free education program for young people in Myanmar through MPT Learning Management System https://csrelearning.mpt.com.mm/

For more information about MPT, visit MPT official website www.mpt.com.mm and chat with MPT’s Chatbot services at MPT4U App, Viber or dial 106 Call Center.

Students are learning practical application at MPT’s 2026 Nationwide Internship Program