The Electricity Company of Ghana's Women in Engineering (ECG-WinE), in collaboration with the Gender and Social Inclusion Unit, have organised a career guidance and counselling programme for young female students from both private and public schools in Koforidua.
Held on Tuesday on the theme: 'Unpacking STEM Careers: The Power of Diversity,' the event was aimed to inspire girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
It also encouraged parents and teachers to support and nurture the interests of these young minds.
Addressing the participants, Mr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, General Manager of External Communications at ECG, who represented the Acting Managing Director emphasised the importance of exposing young girls to STEM, especially given the persistent misconception that women cannot excel in these fields. "Over the years, continuous encouragement has become necessary because a significant number of men dominate these areas.
