Telecel Group and King’s Trust International have signed a new partnership agreement to support the development of foundational digital skills for young people in Ghana.

The initiative will support a targeted project for Junior High Schools in Ghana to help 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, IT hardware will be provided to schools, enabling practical IT literacy instruction.

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

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 organisations aiming to deepen their collaboration to support education and youth development in Ghana.