Telecel Ghana Foundation’s DigiTech Academy concludes pilot term in Ho

Telecel Ghana Foundation has successfully concluded the first term of its DigiTech Academy at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Junior High School in Ho, Volta Region.

This pilot term of the STEM-focused initiative equipped students with foundational digital skills such as web development, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and programming with Scratch, using a hands-on approach.

The program has shown promising results after two months of bi-weekly sessions, with students demonstrating projects that included miniature cranes, obstacle-avoiding vehicles, smart home models, and intelligent bins.

Emmanuella Adzomah, a pupil with aspirations of becoming a lawyer, discovered a newfound passion for technology and designed a car rental website as part of her project. She expressed how the program inspired her to consider a tech-focused career.

Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainability, and External Communications at Telecel Ghana, emphasized the importance of early digital skills training to ensure Ghana's future digital innovators.

The program has not only taught technical skills but also inspired critical thinking and problem-solving, with teachers observing increased confidence and creativity in students.

The closing ceremony saw awards for outstanding students and attendance by stakeholders from the National STEM Centre and Ghana Education Service (GES). Dr. Esther Yeboah-Adzimah, GES Ho Municipal Director of Education, praised the program for improving students' digital literacy and problem-solving abilities.

John Isaac Tei, a final-year pupil, now dreams of becoming a robotics engineer, inspired by his hands-on experience with gears and circuits. Telecel Ghana plans to expand DigiTech Academy to more schools, aiming to bridge the digital divide and foster STEM learning across the country.