Around 300 students from the Savannah, Upper West, and Northern regions have graduated as part of the second cohort of the Telecel DigiTech Academy. This marks a significant milestone in the Telecel Ghana Foundation’s ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide and provide access to practical technology skills nationwide.
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Regional Ceremonies by Telecel DigiTech Academy
The graduation ceremonies, held in Damongo, Wa, and Tamale, celebrated the achievements of young learners who had been trained in robotics, programming, coding, and website design over 12 weeks. These students, from upper primary and junior high schools across the northern regions, showcased their talents in various technology-driven projects.
Academy Overview
The Telecel DigiTech Academy, organised in collaboration with Asustem Robotics and the Mingo Foundation, runs in parallel with the Ghana Education Service curriculum. The program combines both in-person and virtual learning, offering students hands-on experience in building prototypes and applying their knowledge to real-world problems.
Student Achievements
This year’s graduates from the northern belt impressed with 20 robotics innovations, 27 scratch programming applications, and 26 fully designed websites. These projects were praised by educators, community leaders, and regional officials for their creativity and relevance to local challenges.
Solomon Yusif’s Story
One of the standout students, Solomon Yusif from Jakpa Junior High School in Damongo, shared how he developed an interest in technology after gaining access to the internet two years ago. He always dreamed of training in robotics. “I never thought I would have had this opportunity in Ghana because most of the videos I watched online showed Asian children building robotics. Telecel Ghana Foundation has given me joy and happiness with this experience, and I feel closer to becoming a robotic specialist in the future,” Solomon said.
Innovative Prototypes
The young learners displayed an impressive range of prototypes during the ceremonies, including a gas leakage detector, a reverse car warning system, a fire detection system, a smart vacuum cleaner, a missile defence radar system, an irrigation automation system, smart traffic lights, and a grass-cutting robot. These innovations were all designed and developed by the students from scratch. Other teams also presented applications and websites related to various subjects and trades of their choice.
Rita Rockson’s Remarks
“These young students have shown that they are future ready. With the right tools and mentorship, young people in every corner of Ghana can create solutions to critical problems and improve our lives,” said Rita Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainability, and External Communications at Telecel Ghana.
The northern belt ceremonies were part of the nationwide expansion of the DigiTech Academy, which has already trained over 1,000 students across ten regions this year.
Telecel Ghana Foundation’s Commitment
Telecel Ghana Foundation reiterated its commitment to bridging Ghana’s digital divide by equipping the next generation with essential job-ready skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
