Karpowership Ghana has commemorated the International Day of Education by hosting Engineering students from Takoradi Technical University (TTU), who are beneficiaries of the company’s scholarship scheme, aboard its Powership.

The International Day of Education, a UNESCO initiative marked annually on January 24, was celebrated this year under the theme “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education.”

The theme highlights the critical role young people play as active partners in shaping inclusive, relevant, and future-ready education systems.

In line with this global call, the Powership tour was designed to place students at the centre of the learning experience by exposing them to real-life power generation operations.

The initiative enabled the engineering students to deepen their understanding of classroom concepts while engaging directly with industry professionals, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Speaking during the engagement, the Communications Manager of Karpowership Ghana, Sandra Amarquaye, said the initiative reflects the company’s belief that education is most impactful when young people are actively involved in shaping their own learning journeys.

“The International Day of Education reminds us that young people are not just beneficiaries of education, but key partners in co-creating it.

"By opening our operations to these students, we are giving them the opportunity to connect classroom knowledge with industry practice and prepare meaningfully for the future,” she said.

She added that Karpowership Ghana’s approach to education goes beyond financial support, focusing on exposure, mentorship, and practical learning.

“Our scholarship scheme is not only about funding education. It is about empowering young people with the confidence, skills, and real-world exposure they need to become problem-solvers and contributors to Ghana’s development,” Ms Amarquaye noted.

Practical Learning Experience

During the tour, students were taken through various aspects of power generation and engineering operations aboard the Powership.

Technical personnel provided detailed explanations of systems and processes, engaged students in interactive discussions, and responded to questions.

The Coordinator of Women in Engineering (WinE) at Takoradi Technical University, Ing. Hawa Assanpong, commended Karpowership Ghana for strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.

“This visit has given the students practical insight into how power generation works, while also exposing them to safety and environmental standards within the industry. Experiences like this help deepen their understanding beyond the classroom,” she said.

A Level 300 Electrical Engineering student of TTU, Faustina Fianudzu, described the visit as a transformative learning experience.

“This tour has helped me appreciate how the concepts we learn in class are applied in real-world engineering practice,” she said.

Faustina added that interacting with engineers and a female chemist on board the Powership renewed her motivation and confidence in pursuing a career in engineering.

She also expressed gratitude to Karpowership Ghana for the scholarship support, which continues to play a key role in her academic journey.

Karpowership Ghana’s commemoration of the International Day of Education forms part of its broader Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, which prioritise education as a catalyst for sustainable development.

Through its scholarship scheme, mentorship programmes, and experiential learning engagements, the company continues to support inclusive and equitable education while empowering young people to actively participate in shaping their future — reflecting the true spirit of this year’s International Day of Education theme.