A non-governmental organisation, Ghana Scholars Abroad, is advocating the use of mentors in driving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education among students in Senior High Schools (SHS).

The approach, which the group is currently experiencing abroad, has proven impactful in building careers.

Lead Member of the group, Dr. Maame Serwaa Gyamfi Adubofour, believes deliberate steps should be taken towards ensuring increased participation especially among females in STEM education.

“Our country is drifting towards the sciences and technology. We are trying to imbibe in them the desire that the field is booming now. The world is now speaking for women to get involved so we want to encourage them to take advantage of the opportunity”, she said.

According to the Ghana Scholars Abroad, many students have made uninformed decisions in education and career path.

To them, the lack of knowledge and guidance have often been attributed for the poor choice sometimes made.

In bridging the gap, the group is advocating that the country's education system makes space for mentorship programs.

“We discovered that at this age most of them are teenager, very young so without guidance they may be tempted to follow their peers. Whatever the class mate is choosing that is what he or she is choosing. We are here to equip them, empower them and open their eyes to what is out there”, Dr. Adubofour added.

Currently, the Ghana Scholars Abroad group is touring some Senior High Schools in Ashanti Region with a career guidance forum organized for final year students.

Country Representative, Peter Sarfo who spoke during a session at the Kumasi Wesley Girls SHS, explained that eight schools have since benefited from the program.

According to him, they also intend to expand to other schools in the coming years.

“We are here to speak to the young ladies about career opportunities. This is not the first place visited, we are trying to engage a lot of these final year students. In future, we hope to expand the engagement to Junior High Schools”.