IIPGH Collaborates With Vodafone To Train 1000 Young Girls In Digital Skills

As part of promoting gender diversity and inclusion in Ghana’s tech space, the Institute of ICT Professionals, Ghana (IIPGH) with its partners have implemented several female oriented initiatives, including its recent collaboration with Vodafone Ghana, to introduce computer programming to one thousand girls (1000) across Ghana, dubbed the Code Like a Girl Program (#CodeLikeAGirl).Code Like a Girl ProgramThe Code Like a Girl program is an initiative launched by Vodafone and aims to provide young females with digital skills training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

The program is designed to help bridge the gender gap in the tech space and to create a more inclusive and diverse industry that benefits everyone.Since its launch, the Code Like a Girl program has trained several females in digital skills.

The program’s success is due in part to its focus on hands-on training and mentorship, which helps participants build practical skills and gain confidence in their abilities.IIPGH and Vodafone Ghana PartnershipIn April 2023, the Institute of ICT Professionals, Ghana (IIPGH) in partnership with Vodafone Ghana trained 1000 girls aged between 7 to 18 years in digital skills.

The partnership was a significant step forward in promoting gender diversity and inclusion, as it provided young girls with access to digital skills training that might otherwise have been out of reach.

To facilitate this program, and bearing in mind the need for connectivity, participants were provided Vodafone internet data to connect every Saturday to join their morning/afternoon sessions.The coding workshop provided participants with the opportunity to learn basic coding concepts in Scratch, Code it!, 3D design, and website development.The scratch module introduced students to the scratch coding platform.

Participants had the opportunity to engage with their peers, ask questions, and receive guidance from experienced coding educators.Impact of the ProgramThe Code Like a Girl program is promoting females to take learning and opportunities in digital skills and emerging technologies – the very essence of IIPGH focusing on younger ages (early start).

As digital skills become more relevant than ever, it is just right that females are not left out in this male dominated space.The Institute continues to collaborate with organizations to deliver tailored training programs for females of all ages, to encourage and guide them through careers and opportunities in emerging technologies. Barbara is a, Digital Skills Training Supervisor, IIPGH.