Telecel’s $50,000 investment boosts skills development
Before Dorcas first joined the Skills for School Programme, she barely spoke in class. She was shy, struggled with anxiety and often doubted herself. Standing up in class to answer a simple question felt difficult. “The first time I answered a question during one of the training sessions, I felt proud of myself. The Skills … The post Telecel’s $50,000 investment boosts skills development appeared…
The Skills for School Programme, supported by Telecel Group, has provided young people in Ghana with vital skills development opportunities. Before participating in the program, Dorcas struggled with speaking in class and doubted her abilities. However, the programme helped her gain confidence, speak up, and set goals for herself.
Today, she holds leadership positions in her school and aspires to join the military. The Skills for School programme, run by King’s Trust International in partnership with Junior Achievement Ghana, has impacted over 5,000 young people since its launch in 2020. Focused on 11 to 17-year-olds across 31 schools in the Greater Accra Region, the program targets those who may be disengaged or face challenges with confidence, communication, and self-management.
Telecel Group's investment of $50,000 has enabled the program to expand its reach and introduce a digital learning component. This includes establishing computer labs in seven schools and developing a digital safety module. The telecommunications company sees the program as essential in preparing young people for the digital future, focusing on improving their digital and soft skills.
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