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June 11, 2026
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Telecel launches Ashanti Codes to equip youth with digital and AI skills
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Key Points
- Telecel Ghana has launched the Ashanti Codes initiative in Kumasi, a 12-week program aimed at promoting digitalization and AI education among young people.
- The program involves students from Kumasi and Obuasi, with 70 percent of participants being girls, focusing on practical coding and digital technology skills.
- Students showcased innovative projects like driverless vehicles and smart toll gates, demonstrating the practical application of their learning.
- Telecel Foundation plans to train teachers as digital skills trainers and provide standard kits aligned with the Ghana Education Service curriculum, aiming for 1,000 beneficiaries.
- Government officials, including the Ashanti Regional Minister and Board Chair of the Ghana Library Authority, commended Telecel Ghana for complementing national digital education efforts and emphasized the initiative's importance for Ghana's economic future.
Why This Matters
This initiative is crucial for Ghana as it directly addresses the need for digital literacy and AI skills among its youth, preparing them for a technology-driven global economy. By empowering young people, especially girls, with these critical skills, Ghana strengthens its human capital, fosters innovation, and enhances its long-term economic competitiveness and development prospects. It also highlights effective private sector collaboration with government educational goals.
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