The Centre for School and Community Science and Technology Studies (SACOST) at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InovTech STEM Center at the Institute for Educational Research and Innovation Studies (IERIS) Conference Room, on Friday, 24th January 2025.
This groundbreaking partnership is set to revolutionize STEM education across various educational levels in Ghana, leveraging InovTech STEM Center’s innovative approach and SACOST-UEW’s academic expertise.
As a leading force in STEM education, InovTech STEM Center has impacted over 17,000 students—45% of whom are girls—and trained over 2,500 teachers, fostering a new generation of technologically empowered youth prepared for the demands of the 21st century.
A key highlight of the MoU is the creation of a dedicated and well-trained volunteer workforce to enhance STEM education in both schools and community settings. Through this initiative, InovTech STEM Center will provide specialized training for volunteers, equipping them with the necessary skills to engage students and educators effectively.
This hands-on approach ensures a more interactive learning environment, instilling a deep-seated passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in students.
The agreement also establishes a framework for executing high-impact collaborative projects, combining SACOST-UEW’s academic strength with InovTech STEM Center’s practical, solution-driven innovations. With a strong focus on research-driven and community-centered initiatives, this collaboration aims to produce scalable STEM education models that can be adopted nationwide. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and experiential learning, InovTech STEM Center is positioning itself as a trailblazer in the educational landscape.
Stakeholders at the signing ceremony expressed confidence that the partnership will significantly enhance students’ skill sets, making them more competitive in the global job market. A major pillar of the collaboration will be sourcing grants and investments to fund transformative projects that address local and national challenges.
By ensuring that STEM education is not only theoretical but also applicable to real-world problem-solving, InovTech STEM Center is reinforcing its commitment to shaping the future of Ghana’s workforce. As this partnership takes effect immediately, several initiatives are already in the pipeline, promising impactful interventions in local communities and educational institutions.
With a clear vision and a track record of excellence, InovTech STEM Center continues to be a driving force in STEM education, making it an ideal partner for stakeholders, investors, and grant agencies looking to support sustainable educational innovation in Ghana.