Four hundred students will benefit from practical Information Communication Technology (ICT) training following a partnership between Telecel Group and King’s Trust International (KTI), a non-governmental organisation, which aims to support basic digital skills development of young people in Ghana.
A release copied to the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday said the initiative would support a targeted project focused on Junior High Schools to address gaps in access to practical ICT education.
“Although ICT is a compulsory subject in Ghanaian schools, many lack functional computer labs, limiting students’ ability to gain hands-on digital skills,” it said.
“Through this partnership, the project will introduce a new IT practice component into KTI’s Skills for School programme, benefiting seven schools and enabling students to apply digital skills in real-world contexts.”
The release said IT hardware would be provided to schools, enabling the practical teaching of IT literacy in those establishments.
The Skills for School Programme, launched in 2020, is delivered by dedicated teachers in partnership with Junior Achievement Ghana (JA Ghana), providing targeted support for students aged 11 to 18, who are at risk of underachieving or dropping out of school altogether.
Moh Damush, Group CEO of Telecel, described the partnership as part of the company’s commitment to digital inclusion and “empowering the next generation with the skills and confidence required for the future.”
Mr Will Straw, the Chief Executive Officer of King’s Trust International, emphasised the importance of digital skills for young people’s education and future opportunities.
“This partnership with Telecel will help ensure students in underserved communities can move beyond theoretical learning and gain the practical ICT skills they need to succeed in today’s digital world,” he stated.
The release said the agreement would run until March 30, 2027, intended as the first year of a multi-year partnership between Telecel and King’s Trust International.
King’s Trust International was founded by His Majesty King Charles III to tackle the global crisis of youth unemployment and have been supporting young people worldwide since 2015.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
3 Feb. 2026
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