The AgriConnect initiative, developed by theSOFTtribe in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has begun delivering laptops and connectivity to students across various universities in the country.
Since February 5th, the AgriConnect team has distributed laptops to students at the University of Ghana, University of Cape Coast (UCC), and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Over 1,000 students have already received their devices, with thousands more expected to benefit in the coming months.
AgriConnect aims to provide education and training opportunities for youth interested in agriculture, including young women and persons with disabilities, to leverage emerging opportunities in the industry.
With over 3,500 students from 10 participating institutions already registered, the program is set to provide 10,000 students enrolled in agriculture-related faculties with laptops and connectivity. Additionally, participants will engage in three supplementary courses focused on value chain development in agriculture, agribusiness and entrepreneurship, and digital literacy, designed to enhance their readiness for the job market.
Mr. Tetteh Antonio, CEO of theSOFTtribe Limited, expressed satisfaction with the response to AgriConnect and reiterated the project’s commitment to providing viable career opportunities in agriculture, particularly through technology-driven approaches.
As part of the initiative, students are required to contribute a small fraction of the cost for the laptops, which they will retain after the program ends, as well as the connectivity, which they will receive for one year.
Aligned with Ghana’s national economic plan, Ghana Vision 2020, and the National Youth Policy (2010), AgriConnect seeks to make agriculture a lucrative venture for Ghanaian youth, thereby fostering employment and sustainable livelihoods.
The participating institutions include Damongo Agricultural College, Ejura Agricultural College, Kwadaso Agricultural College, KNUST College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ohawu Agricultural College, Pong Agricultural College, University of Cape Coast School of Agriculture, University of Development Studies Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences, University of Ghana School of Agriculture, and Wenchi Agricultural College.
In the coming weeks, the AgriConnect team will continue its engagement with students at participating universities, facilitating registration and payment processes, and providing support in navigating the learning platform for the supplementary courses.
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