STARTRIGHT IV - 2025
School of Thoughts Ghana hosted third edition of our STARTRIGHT series in Tamale Senior High School with 500 senior high school students from 10 schools in the Northern region. The event hosted institutions including University of Development Studies, Heritage Christian University College, University of Mines and Technology and Zipline Ghana, University of Ghana, Tamale Technical University, Design Technology Institute and Noni Hub. There were 500 participants including students, teachers and young people from Tamale.
The exhibition was characterized by career coaching sessions, university stands/booth engagements, remarks the president of the National Union of Ghana Students and other private sector players. Keynote speakers at the event shared their remarks on the theme of the event: SDG 4.3: Equal Access to Affordable, Technical, Vocational and Higher Education in Northern Ghana. Impact:
● · Number of Students benefited – 500
● · Number of Tertiary Institutions attended – 8
● · Number of senior high schools - 10
● · Increased awareness of higher education options in Ghana
● Increased number of student applicants from Northern Ghana
● Increased publicity for participating Universities/colleges/institutes
The event has been recommended by key state and non-state actors to be an annual event to increase the awareness of higher education opportunities in Northern Ghana Schools of Thoughts Ghana seeks to use the knowledge and experience gained from their activities in Northern Ghana to inspire more community development initiatives, direct the social responsibilities of corporate groups into education and support the existing government initiatives that aim at ensuring and affordable and accessible high education.
Participant Testimonials
"Before today, I wasn’t sure what my options were after high school. Now, I feel more confident about my next steps and the universities I can apply to." – Amina S., Student
"This event has opened my eyes to the many scholarship opportunities available. I now know that financial constraints shouldn’t stop me from pursuing my dreams." – Kwame A., Student
"Seeing my students engage with university representatives and ask important questions reassures me that they are now thinking critically about their future." – Mr. Adams, SHS Teacher
"STARTRIGHT is an excellent initiative. It allows us to connect directly with potential students, clarify misconceptions, and encourage applications from the Northern region." – Representative, University for Development Studies
"Bridging the education gap requires a collective effort. Events like STARTRIGHT ensure that no student is left behind, regardless of their background." – Zipline Ghana Representative
National Union of Ghana Students
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