Contributors
INTRODUCTION
In the dynamic landscape of the 21st century, where technological advancements shape our world, the Genius IT Foundation’s FUTECH Kids program stands as a beacon of opportunity. FUTECH Kids recognizes that we are in the midst of the 4th Industrial Revolution, where digital literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) proficiency are no longer optional—they are essential.
Here’s why FUTECH Kids matters:
Bridge the Digital Divide:
- Africa, with its youthful population, holds immense potential. However, only about 2% of African youth possess the necessary digital skills to thrive in the evolving job market.
- FUTECH Kids aims to bridge this gap by providing hands-on STEM education, empowering children and youths with the tools they need to navigate the digital landscape confidently.
Future-Proofing Careers:
- The World Bank predicts that by 2030, approximately 230 million jobs will require strong digital skills. These skills are not limited to tech-specific roles; they permeate all sectors.
- FUTECH Kids prepares young minds for these opportunities, ensuring that they are not left behind in the race for meaningful employment.
Holistic Approach:
- Beyond coding and technical skills, FUTECH Kids fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration.
- Participants engage in hands-on projects, robotics, cybersecurity awareness, and more, nurturing well-rounded individuals ready to tackle real-world challenges.
Community Impact:
- FUTECH Kids isn’t just about individual growth; it’s about community transformation.
- As these young learners gain confidence, they become change agents, inspiring others and contributing to Ghana’s progress.
WHY THE NEED FOR CONTRIBUTORS?
There is a need to have a strong community around this project to give our children the very best of education when it comes to STEM Education.
For this reason, there is a need to bring together people from strong backgrounds who will contribute their intellect and experience to the success of the program.
This program is designed to see young people come out with innovations, building their entrepreneurial skills and abilities whiles giving them the power and tools to succeed in this changing world.
WHY BECOME A CONTRIBUTOR?
One of the best things one can achieve in life is the achievement of giving back to society. Giving can be in different forms. We believe we must develop the art of imparting knowledge so we can have our generation and generations to come become very successful through good education resulting in our ability to be creative.
Education is one of the best gifts we can give to our children hence anyone who finds him/herself giving knowledge and experience is making a generational impact.
WHO QUALIFIES TO BE A CONTRIBUTOR
To qualify to be a contributor to this project, the individual must be very interested in STEAM Education and be a lover of seeing children do well in acquiring STEAM skills.
The individual must possess professional skills in any field of endeavor that will have eighter a direct or indirect requirement of STEAM now or in the future.
The individual must also have a mindset that is sacrifice-based, interested in contributing to the future of Ghana and Africa without seeking a personal interest in this project.
The individual must also be a good team player, share ideas and be able to respect the profession of others.
HOW DO YOU FUNCTION AS A CONTRIBUTOR?
The foundation will come up with a process for making your intellectual submissions. The STEAM program is supposed to make a maximum impact by looking at the implementation of STEAM in all professions hence helping our children learn to be very effective users of technology.
There shall be monthly online meetings which will be a medium through which ideas will be discussed and thoughts will be expressed.
OUR ASSEMBLY
Registered Contributors shall be on one WhatsApp platform which will be a medium of effective communication. On the WhatsApp group platform, ideas will be shared and suggestions will be put across for consideration.
CONCLUDING NOTES
Joining the FUTECH Contributor’s program is one of the best gifts you are offering our generation. Your wealth of knowledge will be a strong asset to the foundation in helping grow a generation of innovators and creative problem solvers.
With you on board, we believe this program will go a long way in making an impact.