Ms Ama Pomaa Boateng, Deputy Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has reiterated government’s commitment to fostering digital inclusion and ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital era.
The Deputy Minister gave the assurance at the graduation ceremony of some 120 students trained in robotics, in the Juaben Constituency.
The training, an initiative of the Deputy Minister who is also the Member of Parliament for Juaben Constituency, aimed at equipping the youth with valuable skills in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, to enable them to meet the demand of the fourth industrial revolution.
The training saw participants engage in an intensive and hands-on learning experience and covered key aspects of web development and the Internet of Things (IoT), providing the students with a solid foundation in these crucial technological domains.
To ensure the continuity of their exploration, the Minister also donated smart watches and phones to the participants.
Additionally, she donated STE
M Kits to the ICT centre to foster continuous practice and create opportunities for more children to benefit from similar training.
Ms Boateng also announced plans to provide training for ICT teachers in the Constituency to equip them with the requisite skills to effectively deliver on their mandate.
‘In collaboration with the Juaben Municipal Education Directorate, I am excited to announce the upcoming Trainer of Trainer programme for ICT teachers. This initiative ensures the continuous training of communities in Juaben, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in robotics education,’ she indicated.
Through her educational Tech Club, the ‘Pomaa Tech Club,’ the Minister donated one thousand Ghana Cedis to the ICT Centres to help with operational activities, as part of effort to sustain the momentum and enthusiasm for technology in the Constituency.
She expressed gratitude to all partners and stakeholders who supported the initiative, including the trainers who played a crucial role in imparting knowledge
and skills to the participants.
Mr Omane Aboagye, Municipal Chief Executive for the area, commended the Deputy Minister for the ‘thoughtful initiative,’ emphasising the positive impact such programmes had on community development.
Parents and guardians of some beneficiary students also expressed their appreciation for the initiative, noting the transformative effect it had on their children’s lives.
They also commended the Minister for recognising the need for practical skills that aligned with the demands of the contemporary job market.
The graduation ceremony provided a platform for the students to showcase their projects and achievements, offering a glimpse into the innovative solutions they developed during the training.
It had in attendance the Municipal Director of Education, Assembly Members, Presiding Members, ICT Coordinators, head teachers and teachers.