HACSA Tech4Girls graduates 80 young women with digital and technology skills

Eighty young women have completed the fifth cohort of HACSA Tech4Girls programme in Accra. The two-month program, running from June 1 to August 7, taught them coding, artificial intelligence, digital literacy, web development, cybersecurity, leadership, problem-solving and entrepreneurship. Participants applied their skills through digital projects, internships, mentorship and networking.

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the importance of equal opportunities for girls in technology, stressing that HACSA provides industry settings for participants to apply their skills. Judith Agudey, a psychology student, initially joined the program out of curiosity. Her experience changed from curiosity to commitment as she made connections and realized that technology is not just a male space.

HACSA aims for a 70% transition rate of graduates into education, employment, internships or businesses within six months. The Tech4Girls initiative is part of HACSA's broader efforts to empower women and girls through technology, skills development and career opportunities.