Siemens, in partnership with GVI Ghana, has launched the EmpowerTech Programme, a three-year initiative aimed at equipping girls in Ghana with future-ready STEM and digital skills.
The programme is expected to help close the gender gap in technology while supporting sustainable development and inclusive economic growth.
The EmpowerTech Programme will annually train 100 girls from underserved communities in Kokrobite, providing them with hands-on training in digital tools, coding, AI, and professional development.
The initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Quality Education (SDG 4), Gender Equality (SDG 5), and Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8).
The programme is hosted at GVI Ghana’s community resource centre in Kokrobite, where the girls will receive laptops, a tailored curriculum, and certification. Siemens will provide the technological infrastructure and learning tools, while GVI ensures community engagement and programme delivery.
At the launch, Chief Executive Officer for Siemens Sub-Saharan Africa, Sabine Dall’Omo, noted that EmpowerTech is more than a training programme as it is a “launchpad for young women to become creators, problem-solvers, and leaders in the digital economy. By investing in their potential today, we are shaping a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.”
She emphasised the broader development opportunity for Africa, pointing to the rising demand for green tech and digital outsourcing hubs. Ghana, she said, must ensure its girls are not left behind in this transition.
“We must ensure they {girls} have access to future technologies to help them shape their own career paths.”
German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, echoed similar sentiment, noting that Ghana’s industrialisation agenda depends on harnessing the full potential of its population.
“More than 50% of Ghanaians are women. Ghana cannot afford to leave them behind. Programmes like EmpowerTech allow young women to develop tech skills, access global labour markets, and drive national development,” he added.
For his part, Matt Craig, Manager at GVI Ghana, described the programme as “life-changing,” stating that it provides not just skills, but confidence and a pathway to opportunity.
“GVI Ghana is delighted to collaborate with Siemens on this life-changing initiative. EmpowerTech will open doors for girls who have the talent but not the tools. Together, we’re not just teaching skills—we’re building confidence, ambition, and a pathway to opportunity,” he said.
The first cohort begins in June 2025, with a curriculum covering Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Canva & AI, Arduino Experimento, and a capstone project. Monitoring and evaluation will follow each cycle to ensure long-term impact and continuous learning.
Beyond classroom instruction, EmpowerTech also envisions practical applications in fields such as environmental monitoring, marine sustainability, and entrepreneurship—expanding the relevance of digital tools to local livelihoods.
