One Hundred Teachers in the Ashanti Region are currently receiving training in Computer and Digital Literacy as part of the Girls-In-ICT training. It is the flagship program under the Ministry of Communications and Digitalization (MoCD).
The program is an initiative of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) aimed at encouraging young girls to take up career courses in ICT.
The first phase of the initiative, which is the Training of Trainers started today, 21st – 25th October 2024 at the Kumasi Mancel Senior High School.
It is organized in collaboration with the Kofi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT (KACE) and the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC).
The Programmes Officer at Policy, Planning, Budget, Monitoring & Evaluation ( PPBME) Mr. Isaac Newton, who delivered a speech at the launch on behalf of the Sector Minister, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful said that the initiative was a testament to her commitment to empowering young women through ICT to become leaders, innovators, and trailblazers in the digital age.
Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful indicated that this year’s celebration aims to empower 1000 girls in the Ashanti Region with ICT skills and the teachers role as a trainer was pivotal, “as you will impart technical knowledge, inspire confidence, instil resilience, and nurture ambition in our girls”.
“As such, this Trainer of Trainers Workshop is a critical mission to equip you, our teacher, and trainers with the tools, resources, and guidance necessary to mentor and support our young girls effectively. Together, we will explore innovative teaching methodologies, best practices in ICT education, and strategies for fostering an inclusive learning environment where every girl feels valued, encouraged, and empowered to pursue her dreams”, she stated.
