The first cohort of 150 trained but unemployed female teachers between ages 18-35 from Greater Accra has commenced an intensive digital teaching-learning training programme to acquire hands-on knowledge. The two-year training programme, which is an initiative by the DreamOval Foundation in collaboration with the Internet Society Foundation (ISF), under the Women Educators in Internet and Technology (WEITech), project, was designed to equip the females with critical digital skills for modern education.
Selected from over 1,000 applicants, these participants will undergo hands-on training in digital literacy, Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education integration, online teaching techniques, and digital entrepreneurship.
Bridging Education, Technology, and Gender Equality
Speaking at the launch event held at Accra College of Education (AcCE), Executive Director of DreamOval Foundation, Afua Esimah Adjei, emphasised in Ghana, slow absorption rates into the education sector and limited access to digital training have disproportionately impacted female educators. As such, WEITech seeks to address these challenges by offering a comprehensive curriculum that combines soft skills, digital proficiency, and hands-on collaboration with education technology (Ed-Tech) organisations.
“WEITech sits at the center of education, technology, and gender equality. Digital technology is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. Unfortunately, access remains unequal, and many educators lack foundational skills to teach digital literacy effectively. This initiative ensures women are not left behind in Ghana’s digital education revolution,” she said. She reiterated that the future of education is digital and as women require more than a salary, it’s important to equip them with the right opportunity to capitalise on technology.
Upon completion, graduates will access: online course creation for income generation, EdTech employment through internships and partnerships, public/private sector integration in ICT and education programmes, and EdTech accelerator opportunities for entrepreneurial ventures.
Principal of Accra College of Education, Prof. Samuel Awinkene Atintono, described the initiative as a critical intervention for bridging the gap in female digital literacy. “This initiative intentionally empowers female teachers who often perceive technology as a male-dominated field. By equipping them with these skills, we’re ensuring they become active participants in shaping Ghana’s digital education future,” he said.
WEITech seeks to align with global efforts to achieve sustainable development goals (SDG) four -Quality Education and SDG five -Gender Equality. As digital transformation reshapes education, this initiative positions Ghanaian women as leaders in the digital space and internet of things, not just beneficiaries, of the change.
A member of the first cohort, and student of AcCE, Priscilla Amoakoa, mentioned that lack of the technological infrastructure and poor internet connectivity makes it difficult for the regular academic system to equip trainee teachers with the digital teaching techniques and tools hence this initiative is a critical intervention.
“As a female educator, I am optimistic that this programme will enable me to integrate digital technologies into my teaching for it to be effective and participatory. We female educators find it difficult to adapt to digital teaching and so we hope this will equip as with the technical know how and also how to make teaching fun,” she said.
From 2025-2026, WEITech will welcome 150 female teachers, divided into three cohorts of participants all hailing from the Greater Accra Region. Each cohort wit undergoes eight-month programme.
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