Young girls across the Ejisu Municipality are emerging with renewed confidence and practical skills after participating in a structured mentorship initiative designed to bridge education with real-world readiness.
The programme, ElevateHer Mass Mentorship, was spearheaded by Chalom Hights in collaboration with the Girl Child Education Unit of the Ejisu Municipality under the Ministry of Education. It targeted Junior High School and Senior High School students, combining digital awareness, personal development, and vocational training.
Organisers say the initiative was designed to go beyond classroom learning and expose participants to skills and ideas that strengthen both academic focus and long-term career readiness.
Digital awareness meets personal development
The first phase of the programme introduced students to emerging technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), and its growing relevance in a rapidly digitising global economy. Facilitators encouraged participants to begin thinking early about how technology can shape future careers and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Beyond digital exposure, students were also guided on discipline, focus, and intentional goal-setting traits organisers described as critical at their stage of development.
Hands-on training in entrepreneurship skills
The second phase shifted to practical training, with participants learning creative vocational skills such as bead and fascinator making.
The hands-on component was aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial thinking and self-reliance, equipping the girls with the ability to create small income-generating ventures while still in school.
Organisers say the dual approach combining knowledge and practice was intended to close the gap between learning and application.
Teachers also brought into the mentorship loop
A dedicated session was held for female teachers under the theme “Give to Gain.” The engagement focused on the role of educators as mentors and the broader impact of intentional guidance on young learners.
The session featured reflections on adaptive learning and the importance of recognising individual student strengths. Facilitators also encouraged teachers to see mentorship as a long-term investment in community development.
The programme benefited from contributions by Abigail Boakye, a teacher in the municipality and 2025 Best Differentiated Learning Teacher, who shared practical insights drawn from classroom experience.
Leadership calls for sustained mentorship
Founder of Chalom Hights, Rita Adu Boateng, said the initiative reflects a deliberate effort to equip young girls with both mindset and skills.
“At Chalom Hights, we believe that empowering young girls goes beyond inspiration. It requires knowledge, mindset, and practical skills to prepare them for leadership,” she said.
Programmes Director, Rita Korley, stressed the importance of linking education with application.
“By combining digital awareness with hands-on training, we are ensuring that these young girls are not only informed but also equipped to take action,” she noted.
She added that teachers play a critical role in shaping outcomes beyond the classroom, describing mentorship as a catalyst for long-term social change.
Building a pipeline of empowered girls
Chalom Hights says the ElevateHer initiative forms part of a broader strategy to advance girls’ education and leadership through mentorship and skills development. The organisation is working with education stakeholders to expand its reach across communities.
For many of the participants, the programme ends not just as a learning experience, but as an entry point into entrepreneurship, digital awareness, and stronger academic focus.
As the initiative wraps up in Ejisu, organisers say the goal is clear: build a generation of confident, skilled, and self-reliant young women capable of shaping their own futures and contributing meaningfully to their communities.
