Telecel Ghana has engaged final-year students of the Mampong Akuapem Senior High Technical School for the Deaf in the Eastern Region.
The report indicates that telecel Ghana has engaged final-year students of the Mampong Akuapem Senior High Technical School for the Deaf in the Eastern Region.
It further notes that it encouraged them to embrace technology and pursue career opportunities in the field, enabling them to participate equally in Ghana’s growing digital economy.
The interaction, which formed part of the telecommunication operator’s inclusive customer support initiative for people with special needs, known as SuperCare, brought together about 160 final year students, who were enlightened about digital career pathways and tailored connectivity packages for the Deaf community.
Welcoming the SuperCare team, headmistress of the school, Madam Philomena Kakra Buckman, commended Telecel Ghana for its longstanding partnership with the school and its consistent support for workplace inclusion and career development for Deaf people.
“We appreciate Telecel Ghana for continuing to stand with our school and students. Opportunities like these expose our young learners to possibilities beyond the classroom and remind them that their disability should never limit their ambitions,” Madam Buckman said.
Speaking at the session, Rita Adiase, Experience Centre and Customer Operations Manager at Telecel Ghana, introduced students to the Telecel SuperCare initiative, specifically highlighting the available customer support channels, internship opportunities, national service placements and potential full-time career pathways within the company.
“Technology has opened doors that were once inaccessible to many people with disabilities. We want you all to know that you belong to the digital future, and that Telecel Ghana is creating an enabling ecosystem where you can learn, grow and build careers with confidence and a sense of belonging,” she said.
She also encouraged students to take advantage of relevant digital tools and the telco’s highly affordable connectivity packages to continue learning and exploring opportunities after graduation.
The engagement included distributing free SuperCare service SIM cards and branded souvenirs to the students.
Speaking on behalf of the graduating class, the student representative expressed their collective gratitude for the visit and stated the interaction had strengthened students’ confidence about their future.
“This session has shown us that there are opportunities available for us and that we can also work in technology and other professional fields. It has encouraged us to believe in ourselves and our future,” she stated using sign language.
The visit is part of Telecel Ghana’s tireless efforts to promote inclusion for the Deaf community and persons with disabilities.
Through its SuperCare initiative, the telco has been building partnerships with tertiary institutions that teach sign language, helping introduce students to careers and create pathways for talent recruitment into the telecommunications industry.
The Telecel Play App includes accessibility features that enable persons with disabilities to access digital content and services through an intuitive smartphone experience. For customers without smartphones, the SuperCare quick code (*494#) provides an accessible alternative for support and service access.
