(VIDEO) MTN Ghana Visits ICT Boot Camps in the Ashanti Region

In a significant effort to empower young women with vital Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills, MTN Ghana has inaugurated a series of Boot Camps in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation.

These Boot Camps aim to help startups enhance their skills and advance their careers.

This initiative by MTN Ghana is a vital step towards closing the gender gap in technology and encouraging more young women to explore careers in ICT.

On Wednesday morning, MTN Ghana visited various locations in Kumasi, including the Kumasi Secondary Technical School (KSTS) and Kumasi Anglican Senior High School (KASS) at Patasi and Amakom.

During the visit to KSTS, Mr. Vincent Jumpah, a Science and Computer Teacher and program instructor, highlighted the critical importance of training girls in ICT.

He noted the progress being made to challenge the traditional notion that science and technology fields are predominantly male.

Mr. Jumpah explained that 18 schools and a total of 18 students from JHS 2 and Primary 4 and 5 within the Nhyiaeso Constituency are participating in this training program, which aims to equip them with essential ICT skills.

By the end of the program, participants will be able to create animated stories, design websites, and develop simple games such as “Fallen Apple” and “Hide and Seek.”

Although some trainees faced initial challenges with computer handling, they quickly adapted and mastered the basics.

Many participants shared their excitement about the skills they acquired during the training, including game development, cybersecurity awareness, and password creation.

At KASS, facilitator Mr. Peter Annan Jackson emphasized the positive impact of the training on girls’ interest in ICT and advocated for its continuation beyond an annual event.

One standout trainee, Habiba Ali from State Experimental Basic One at Nhyiaeso, showcased her skills with a presentation of her Scratch application.

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