China launches AI talent development program for Ghanaian youth — MyJoyOnline

Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Kojo Bonsu, has launched an artificial intelligence talent development program for young Ghanaian citizens in Zhoukou. The China-Ghana Youth AI Talent Development Programme is intended to equip participants with skills to create technological solutions for the country’s needs, MyJoyOnline reports.

Training and scholarships

The program was presented during Bonsu’s visit to Zhoukou, a major inland port and logistics hub in China. It expands the Gen Z AI Club initiative launched by the ambassador and is being implemented in partnership with the Chinese technology company APUS Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhoukou Normal University will offer selected students from Ghana specialized artificial intelligence courses and scholarships. The initiative is intended to expand cooperation between Ghana and China beyond the traditional areas of trade and infrastructure through the development of skills, technology and youth innovation.

More current news is available on the UA.News Telegram channel Telegram.

Internships and employment

Speaking to students, Kojo Bonsu emphasized Africa’s young population and the potential of young people to create technological solutions that take local challenges into account. According to him, the program is intended to help young Ghanaians develop practical artificial intelligence applications for Ghana’s agriculture, hospitals and educational institutions.

The program is also designed to combine education with employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. During the one-year program, APUS Technology is expected to offer internships and employment contracts to the most successful students in China and Ghana. Participants may also gain experience in China’s technology ecosystem that can be applied to Ghana’s digital transformation.