Beneficiaries of the 2025 Girls-In-ICT programme visited ATC Ghana on Sept. 8 as part of an ongoing Open Day programme aimed at giving young participants practical exposure to careers in technology and telecommunications.
The visit, organized as part of activities by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, introduced the girls to the operations of the telecommunications infrastructure company and the role such businesses play in supporting digital connectivity.
Participants toured ATC Ghana’s facility and were introduced to different departments and their functions within the telecommunications infrastructure sector.
The programme also moved beyond classroom learning, with the girls divided into groups of 10 to develop technology projects designed to test their creativity, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The projects focused on using technology and artificial intelligence to address practical challenges. One group explored a smart liquid-level assistant for visually impaired people using AI, while others worked on projects involving machine learning, automation and software development.
Other concepts included an automated crane system for warehouses and factories, a colour sorter designed to autonomously sort seeds and fruits based on quality and ripeness, and technology solutions for warehouse management and goods sorting.
Participants also worked on a Python-based budget tracker and chatbot, while other groups explored projects including a Rubik’s Cube solver and a human piano using Makey Makey technology.
The practical sessions were intended to help participants apply skills acquired through the Girls-In-ICT programme while exposing them to emerging areas including artificial intelligence, automation and software development.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to increase the participation of girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics as Ghana seeks to build the skills required for its expanding digital economy.
The Girls-In-ICT Open Day provides participants with mentorship, industry exposure and hands-on learning opportunities intended to encourage them to pursue careers as technology professionals, innovators and entrepreneurs.
A stronger follow-up story could focus on the broader policy question of how Ghana is working to close the gender gap in STEM and digital skills.
