Telecel Ghana launches digital skills program for 1,000 youth in Ashanti Region

The Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched a significant digital skills initiative, Telecel Ashanti Codes, aiming to equip 1,000 young people in the Ashanti Region with crucial competencies in coding, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The program, which kicked off at the Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II Library in Kumasi, is designed for upper primary and junior high school students across Kumasi, Wiamoase, Nsuta, and Obuasi.

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The world is changing rapidly and warned that individuals either adapted to the future economy or risked being left behind.

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, lauded the initiative as a timely intervention, aligning with the region's goals to foster a technology-driven future. He pledged support from the Regional Coordinating Council to bolster youth skills development, emphasizing the necessity of adaptation in a rapidly evolving global economy. "The world is changing rapidly, and individuals either adapt to the future economy or risk being left behind," he stated, expressing optimism about the younger generation's integration into AI and robotics development.

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in the 21st century, everything was driven by technology and that effectiveness in the digital economy depended on having the necessary digital literacy skills.

Participants will undergo structured weekend training facilitated by technology specialists from Asustem Robotics. The curriculum encompasses coding, robotics, design thinking, problem-solving, and IoT applications, culminating in capstone projects designed to address local community challenges. The Mayor of Kumasi, Mr. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, underscored the importance of digital literacy for economic participation, urging students to approach the program with dedication. He highlighted that digital skills are paramount for effectiveness in the 21st-century digital economy, which he believes holds the key to the country's economic future.

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the future of the country’s economy lay in digitalisation and encouraged students to learn diligently, noting that the skills acquired could transform their futures and contribute to regional growth.

Telecel Ashanti Codes represents a substantial investment by the Telecel Ghana Foundation within its Connected Learning framework during this year's Ashanti Month. Mr. Komla Buami, Director of External Affairs at Telecel Ghana, reiterated the company's commitment to nurturing Ghana's digital talent and preparing youth for global changes. "The future economy is digital, and Telecel aims to ensure Ghanaians benefit from it by investing in equipping young people with the requisite skills," he said, aiming to empower the next generation to thrive in the digital landscape.

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the future economy was digital and that Telecel aimed to ensure Ghanaians benefited from it by investing in equipping young people with the requisite skills.