A Transformative 7-Day Educational Tour

Accra

A Transformative 7-Day Educational Tour

The Starter Package is a dynamic, week-long educational tour designed to inspire students and young professionals through immersive learning and real-world exposure. Centered around STEM, innovation, college access, and career development, this 7-day experience takes place in Ghana’s vibrant capital, Accra. Participants engage with top universities, tech hubs, and industry leaders while exploring career pathways, entrepreneurship, and global opportunities. With hands-on workshops, networking events, and cultural celebrations, the Starter Package offers the perfect balance of learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences.


  • Day 1: Arrival & Orientation – Accra

    • Welcome Briefing & Orientation
    • Icebreakers and Team-building Activities
    • STEM Networking Mixer
    • Visit: Ghana Innovation Hub or Impact Hub Accra
    • Evening: Cultural Welcome Night with networking session

  • Day 2: STEM & Innovation Day

    • Campus Tour & Workshops: Ashesi University or Academic City (Robotics, Coding, AI, Design Thinking)
    • Institutional Visit: Ghana Atomic Energy Commission or CSIR (Energy, Biotechnology)
    • Optional Visit: Ghana Planetarium – Astronomy & Space STEM
    • Workshop: Building a Career in STEM: Tools, Trends & Tech Startups in Ghana
    • Evening: Innovation Quiz Night or STEM Film Screening

  • Day 3: College Access & Scholarship Day

    • University Booths at Regional STEM Centers
    • Scholarship Program Presentations
    • Study Abroad Talks: Applications, What to Study, Scholarships
    • Campus Tour
    • Evening: Virtual Campus Tour

  • Day 4: Career Pathways & Employability Skills

    • Resume Writing & LinkedIn Optimization Workshop
    • CV Clinics & Mock Interviews
    • Soft Skills Training: Communication, Teamwork, Professional Email Writing
    • Career Pathway Stations: Engineering, Health, Data Science, Tech, Environment
    • Site Tour
    • Evening: Virtual Site Tour

  • Day 5: Student–Employer Engagement Day

    • Employer Booths: Engineering, Health, Tech, Media, AgriTech, Finance
    • Panel Discussion: “My STEM Journey” – Young Professionals’ Stories
    • Speed Networking with Industry Mentors
    • Internship, Service & Volunteer Desk
    • Evening: Formal Networking Event (Dress Code: Formal)

  • Day 6: Entrepreneurship & Startup Day

    • Sessions with Young Ghanaian Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders
    • Workshops:
      • How to Pitch Your Idea
      • Creating a Business Model
      • Financial Planning for Startups
    • Group Pitch Competition
      • Present business ideas to a panel of judges
      • Win seed grants or prizes

  • Day 7: Final Celebration & Departure

    • Group Presentations: “My STEM Dream”
    • Certificate of Participation Ceremony
    • Cultural Celebration: Music, Dance, and Food
    • Closing Dinner
    • Farewell and Departure