The Youth Institute of Science and technology (YIST) an International school based in Agogo, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana aimed ensuring that students learn those skills necessary to become productive and thinking individuals would commence its first exchange programme at the primary level.
YIST an organisation that develops the leadership and communal power of students through the integration and application of a science, mathematics, health and technology based curriculum enables students to explore technology, science, mathematics and leadership with confidence through a variety of educational formats including after-school programs, Saturday camps, summer camps and E-Learning.
Speaking to the GNA in an interview, founder and a teacher turned Philanthropist Akosua Boateng, based in America said ‘the exchange programme is geared at promoting cultural exchange whiles studying abroad.
She noted that a student from YIST Ghana would be sent to America to attend school and learn about the culture of Americans. ‘We feel by exposing youth at an early age; youth will learn about Western Culture and spend less time glorifying the culture but understanding the importance of partnership and sustainability for Ghana's national development’ she added.
She said the ultimate goal which is to provide exposure for youth in Ghana to gain a better world view perspective and to enhance National development by reversing the brain drain.
The project would precede after a mini-documentary have been produced by Phamous films in the country about YIST
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