The programme, which is supported by the International Telecommunications Union, aims to encourage young girls to pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology.
The first phase of the initiative, dubbed the “Training of Trainers,” commenced on Monday, October 21, and will run until October 25, 2024, at the Kumasi Mancel Senior High School.
The training, organised in collaboration with the Kofi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT and the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications, is designed to prepare teachers to serve as mentors and trainers for students in their respective schools.
Speaking on behalf of the sector minister, a Programmes Officer at the Policy, Planning, Budget, Monitoring & Evaluation (PPBME) unit, Mr Isaac Newton, emphasised the ministry’s dedication to empowering young women through ICT.
According to him, the initiative highlights the ministry’s vision of equipping girls with the skills needed to thrive as leaders, innovators and pioneers in the digital age.
He said this year’s training aims to empower 1,000 girls in the Ashanti Region with ICT skills, adding that the role of the teachers as trainers is pivotal.
Mr Newton said the teachers are expected to impart technical knowledge, inspire confidence, instil resilience and nurture ambition in the girls.
The workshop seeks to equip teachers with innovative teaching methodologies, best practices in ICT education and strategies to foster an inclusive learning environment.
“Together, we will create a space where every girl feels valued, encouraged and empowered to pursue her dreams,” Mr Newton added.
Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD