|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
Telecel Ghana has encouraged final-year students of the Mampong Akuapem Senior High Technical School for the Deaf in the Eastern Region to embrace technology and explore career opportunities within the digital sector, enabling them to actively participate in Ghana’s expanding digital economy.
The engagement, held under Telecel’s SuperCare initiative—a customer support programme designed for persons with special needs—brought together about 160 graduating students. Participants received guidance on digital career opportunities and learned about specialised connectivity packages tailored to the Deaf community.
Welcoming the team, the school’s headmistress, Madam Philomena Kakra Buckman, praised Telecel Ghana for its continuous partnership with the institution and its dedication to promoting workplace inclusion and career growth for Deaf individuals.
She noted that such engagements broaden students’ horizons and reinforce the message that disabilities should not stand in the way of achieving their goals.
During the session, Telecel Ghana’s Experience Centre and Customer Operations Manager, Rita Adiase, introduced students to the SuperCare programme and highlighted customer support services, internship opportunities, national service placements, and potential long-term career prospects within the company.
She emphasized that advances in technology have created new opportunities for people with disabilities and assured students that they have a place in the digital future. She added that Telecel is committed to providing an environment where they can develop their skills and pursue meaningful careers.
Students were also encouraged to make use of digital tools and affordable connectivity solutions offered by the company to support their learning and professional development after graduation.
As part of the programme, students received free SuperCare SIM cards and branded souvenirs.
Expressing appreciation on behalf of the graduating class, a student representative said the interaction had boosted their confidence and inspired them to believe in their ability to succeed in technology and other professional fields.
The visit forms part of Telecel Ghana’s broader efforts to advance inclusion for the Deaf community and persons with disabilities. Through SuperCare, the company collaborates with institutions that teach sign language, helping students gain career exposure and creating pathways for recruitment into the telecommunications industry.
Telecel has also integrated accessibility features into its Telecel Play App, allowing persons with disabilities to access digital content and services more easily. For those without smartphones, the SuperCare short code (*494#) offers an alternative means of accessing support and services.
The company has consistently championed accessibility initiatives, including advocating for the integration of sign language into schools and public service delivery during the 2025 International Week of the Deaf. Through the Telecel Ghana Foundation, Deaf students also receive annual STEM and digital skills training, including exposure to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
These efforts underscore Telecel Ghana’s commitment to making accessibility and inclusion central pillars of its digital transformation strategy. According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, Ghana has more than 211,000 Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, while over 470,000 people experience varying levels of hearing loss.
Source: Citinews
