A total of 700 students from 38 schools across six regions in Ghana have successfully completed the Telecel Digitech Academy's training program, marking a significant achievement in the nation's push to enhance digital literacy among young learners. The training program, which ran for 12 weeks, equipped pupils with practical skills in robotics, coding, website design, and computer programming. This initiative, spearheaded by Telecel Ghana Foundation in partnership with Mingo Foundation and Asustem Robotics, was implemented alongside the regular curriculum of the Ghana Education Service (GES) and aimed to provide junior high school students with the essential technological skills necessary for the future.
The program targeted schools in regions including Greater Accra, Volta, Ashanti, North East, Bono East, and Western Regions. During the after-school sessions, expert facilitators guided the students through hands-on activities that focused on developing real-life solutions using technology. At the regional closing ceremonies, students had the opportunity to showcase their final projects, which included innovative solutions such as smart waste bins, automated rail gates, smart spectacles for the visually impaired, and automated height-recording systems. These projects demonstrated the students' abilities to tackle real-world challenges while contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
At the Greater Accra regional closing ceremony, which took place in Tema, Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng, a Board member of the Telecel Ghana Foundation, praised the Academy for its role in shaping the future of Ghanaian youth. She highlighted how the program aligns with the Foundation’s mission to equip the next generation with the skills necessary for a future driven by innovation and technology.
Mrs. Bernice Ofori, the Tema Metropolitan Director of Education, also expressed her support for the program, emphasising how it helps bridge the gender gap in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. She noted that the program engaged students in a hands-on learning approach that complemented their regular academic curriculum. A notable feature of the program was its focus on inclusivity, with 70 percent of the students being girls, which aims to empower young females to pursue careers in technology and innovation.
Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, the Head of Foundation, Sustainability, and External Communications at Telecel Ghana, reiterated the importance of providing Ghanaian children with access to cutting-edge technology education. She acknowledged the remarkable talent and potential displayed by students across the six regions, stressing that with the right resources, these students can excel in any field. Telecel Ghana plans to expand the program in the next academic term, reaching even more students across ten regions, and will introduce advanced modules to further enhance the training. This expansion aims to provide greater access to tech education, helping students build a strong foundation for future careers in the digital economy.
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