The initiative will support a targeted project focused on Junior High Schools in Ghana, helping to address gaps in access to practical ICT education. Although ICT is a compulsory subject in Ghanaian schools, many lack functional computer labs, limiting students’ ability to gain hands-on digital skills.

Through this partnership, the project will introduce a new IT practice component into KTI’s Skills for School programme, benefiting seven schools and enabling students to apply digital skills in real-world contexts. In addition to this, IT hardware will also be provided to schools, enabling the practical teaching of IT literacy in those establishments.

The Skills for School Programme, launched in 2020 and delivered by dedicated teachers in partnership with Junior Achievement Ghana (JA Ghana), provides targeted support for students aged 11–18 who are at risk of underachieving or dropping out of school altogether.

The initiative is expected to provide more than 4,000 students with an entry point into ICT learning, with students each year benefiting from enhanced practical IT sessions delivered by trained teachers. An IT practice component will be added to the current Skills for School programme.

Moh Damush, Group CEO of Telecel said: “We are proud to partner with King’s Trust International to support young people in Ghana. This initiative reflects our commitment to digital inclusion and to empowering the next generation with the skills and confidence required for the future.”

Will Straw, Chief Executive Officer of King’s Trust International, said: “Access to digital skills is increasingly essential for young people’s education and future opportunities. This partnership with Telecel will help ensure students in underserved communities can move beyond theoretical learning and gain the practical ICT skills they need to succeed in today’s digital world.”

The agreement runs until 30 March 2027 and is intended as the first year of a multi-year partnership between Telecel and King’s Trust International, with both organizations expressing an ambition to deepen their collaboration in support of education and youth development in Ghana.