Collins Sefa Telecel Ghana welcomed 100 schoolgirls to its Accra headquarters this week, offering them a firsthand look at careers in technology.
The visit formed part of the government’s National Girls-in-ICT Open Day, an initiative by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation aimed at sparking interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) among young women.
Inspiring Through Experience
The programme tackles the persistent gender gap in STEM by giving girls the chance to explore tech workplaces, meet female professionals, and gain hands-on skills. At Telecel, students interacted with an AI-powered robot, joined robotics and coding workshops, and even assembled simple machines.
Telecel’s Women in Tech group mentored the girls, sharing insights from careers in data analytics, cybersecurity, engineering, and digital marketing.
“Mentoring opens their eyes to the roles possible in tech,” said Victoria Aidoo, Digital Transformation Specialist. “Seeing women succeed here can inspire them to pursue STEM studies and believe in their own potential.”
Voices of the Girls
Shelly Sakyiwaa from Achimota Basic School discovered a passion for cybersecurity, while Nkunim Kyerewaa Krankyi of St. Monica’s JHS pledged to persist with her tech ambitions:
“I will keep on trying and never give up, even if I fail.”
Building an Inclusive Future
Officials from the Ministry stressed the importance of such initiatives in building a more inclusive and competitive digital economy, countering global trends where women remain underrepresented in STEM.
“Technology isn’t just for boys. With guidance and determination, anyone can innovate and lead here,” said Augusta Andrews, Director of Legal and External Affairs at Telecel Ghana.
“We believe this interaction will significantly influence these girls toward STEM careers.”
The event closed with students expressing a clearer vision of their career paths, while Telecel Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to supporting girls in STEM and promoting diversity in Ghana’s digital workforce.
