Tertiary students across Amenfi Central were equipped with crucial insights and a renewed sense of purpose during an online mentorship seminar focused on leveraging STEM education to shape the future of the region's youth. The impactful two-hour session, held from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, was the brainchild of the Honourable Joana Gyan Cudjoe, Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central.
The seminar's primary objective was to empower these tertiary students with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare children aged 3-15 for future careers through the foundational principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Madam Eunice Nyarkoa, the distinguished guest speaker, delivered a compelling address that resonated deeply with the participants. She underscored the critical importance of STEM education in cultivating innovative and technologically astute minds capable of excelling on a global stage.
Key takeaways from Madam Nyarkoa's address included:
Empowering Young Minds: The seminar highlighted how robust STEM education is vital for shaping the cognitive development of young children, instilling problem-solving skills, and fostering a spirit of innovation from an early age.
Roles of Tertiary Students: Participants were challenged to embrace their roles as critical ambassadors for STEM education within their communities. They were encouraged to actively promote its benefits and serve as inspirations for younger generations in Amenfi Central.
Overcoming Obstacles: Madam Nyarkoa provided powerful motivation, urging students to take bold steps, confront their fears, and cultivate unwavering self-belief to achieve their aspirations.
Background as Motivation: A central theme was that one's background should never be perceived as a limitation but rather as a powerful impetus to work harder and strive for greater success.
Beyond the core focus on STEM, the seminar also delved into other vital aspects of personal and professional development. Discussions explored various types of intelligence, including Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, and Naturalistic Intelligence, underscoring the diverse forms of human aptitude.
Practical skills were also on the agenda, with strategies for problem-solving in various communities being thoroughly examined. Furthermore, the session provided valuable insights into entrepreneurship, covering essential topics such as writing effective business proposals and harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and modern educational systems.
In a forward-looking initiative, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe encouraged students with innovative projects or ideas to submit their proposals for potential collaboration. This call aims to foster a vibrant culture of innovation and tangible progress within Amenfi Central.
The seminar was largely hailed as a resounding success, providing valuable guidance and inspiring a new generation of leaders and mentors. The efforts of Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe in orchestrating this enriching event, coupled with Madam Eunice Nyarkoa's insightful mentorship, were highly appreciated by all participants. The initiative marks a significant step towards building a skilled and future-ready workforce in Amenfi Central.
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