Females Venture into Male-Dominated Trades at Sekondi-Takoradi Technical Institute.
At Sekondi-Takoradi Technical Institute (STTI), a rising number of young women are breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated vocations such as welding, electrical work, and mechanical engineering. Celebrated on the International Day of the Girl Child, the institute, led by Principal Ing. Thomas Kwabena Cudjoe, is encouraging more girls to pursue careers in these fields.Trailblazers like Edith Baah, an electrical engineering student, and Janet Afiata, an aspiring chief welder, are defying stereotypes, proving that women can excel in technical fields. They share stories of confidence and self-sufficiency, urging other young women to embrace apprenticeship programs and take charge of their futures.
