Bridging The Gender Gap In STEM Education Is Now Crucial - District Director of Education

Kosi-Agordo told an assembly of over 600 students and teachers from public and Private schools across the South Tongu District attending the Girls Tech World Conference, that it is now critical that the gender gap is bridged because the country finds itself in a world in which technology is the driver and backbone of innovation.   “So, it is not just a matter of equality but of necessity.

Held at Sogakope over the weekend, the Girls Tech World Conference, the first-ever kids’ technology forum in the District was convened and hosted by Raddy School (Sogakope) in collaboration with Child In Tech company and was sponsored by Kumasi City Mall.The District Director said it is the unambiguous mission of the Ghana Education Service to dismantle the barriers that prevent girls from accessing and excelling in technology.

Together, we can ensure that our girls not only participate in the world of technology but also pave new paths for those who follow,” she said During the four-hour session, a team of resource persons and specialists in the tech and education sectors took the students through tailored presentations in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security, Financial Technology, and basic computer knowledge.

 Miss Ekua Essah, the 19-year-old CEO of Child In Tech which partnered with Raddy School to hold the conference shared personal experiences and insights with the students, urging girls particularly to be self-confident and aspire for the best in every endeavour.Mrs.

Nayram Kyei-Mensah, Proprietress of Raddy School and the convener and host of the conference told reporters later that she was highly impressed with the level of commitment demonstrated by the local education authorities, the various schools in the district and their teachers, towards the success of the maiden Girl Tech Conference in Sogakope.“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders whose contribution made this inaugural conference such a resounding success.

Here is to fostering a future generation of tech leaders in Sogakope and beyond,” Mrs.

Kyei-Mensah said.

 

 

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