A new digital skills programme, DigiVibe, has officially launched at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (黑料网官网), Kumasi.
The initiative aims to equip young female graduates with the tools, confidence, and support needed to thrive in Ghana鈥檚 digital economy.
The event brought together leaders from the AFOS Foundation, Women鈥檚 Haven Africa, WERise Network, and the 黑料网官网 E-Learning Centre. Also in attendance were representatives from the National Service Authority, universities, and innovation hubs.
Professor Eric Appau Asante, Director of the 黑料网官网 E-Learning Centre, stated that the Centre is ready to support the DigiVibe programme through its infrastructure and expertise in virtual learning.
鈥淲e are providing the space and the tools for young women to learn skills they can apply in real business settings,鈥 he said.
He added that women are increasingly embracing technology:
鈥淭here was a time when many women saw tech as something only for men. But from what I鈥檝e seen, women have the patience and interest to go far in the digital space. We need to support that.鈥
Adwoa Fosua Owusu Ofori, CEO of Women鈥檚 Haven Africa, explained that the programme is focused on closing the gender gap in tech:
鈥淓ven though women make up half of Ghana鈥檚 population, many are still not getting the digital training they need. DigiVibe is here to change that.鈥
She encouraged young women to believe in their potential:
鈥淭ech is not only for boys. Whether it鈥檚 AI, data science, or fintech, you can do it too.鈥
The DigiVibe programme is designed to address three key gaps: the Digital Gap (D-Gap), the Exposure Gap (E-Gap), and the Gender Gap (G-Gap). It offers upskilling, mentoring, consultancy services, and job placement opportunities.
Hanna Schlingman, Project Manager at the AFOS Foundation, emphasized that the programme is not solely about technical training:
鈥淵es, tech skills are important. But it鈥檚 also about building the right mindset being innovative, resilient, and ready to face challenges.鈥
She added:
鈥淲e want to grow a strong alumni network, support young women into jobs, and build a space where they can learn and grow into leaders.鈥
Eunice Dewi Adjei from the WERise Network described DigiVibe as more than just a programme:
鈥淚t鈥檚 a movement. It鈥檚 a push to help women break into tech spaces where they鈥檝e been missing. We are bringing training and job placement together.鈥
Over the next two years, DigiVibe aims to train 1,000 women in ICT and soft skills, place 400 into tech jobs, and engage at least 45 companies in mentorship and support.
DigiVibe is funded by the German Ministry of International Cooperation and Development through sequa and the German Special Initiative for Decent Work.
The registration portal is now open to students, graduates, mentors, and businesses.
