Nsesa Foundation presents Project iSWEST 2014 (Innovating Solutions with Engineering, Science & Technology), where 20 senior high school students (10 males & 10 females) in Ghana will be sponsored to attend a 4-week Innovation Program in Accra! The 3-part program consists of: 1.5-Week Intensive Workshop In the first part of the program, students will receive basic and hands-on training in Electronics, Robotics, Computer Programming, Microcontroller (Arduino) and Innovation. 2.5-Week Innovation Phase In the second part of the program, 4 teams of students will each receive funds and then work in teams to develop an innovative and cost efficient solution to a problem they have identified in the community over a two and a half week period using provided resources, locally available materials and the skills obtained from the workshop. The Pitch Day Students will then present and demo developed solutions to various problems to a panel of judges on “The Pitch Day”. Teams will be assessed on the impact, sustainability, technical feasibility and business viability of their projects. The most viable solutions will receive assistance for further development and commercialization. Theme: “The Next Generation of Ghanaian Entrepreneurial Innovators” Date: 11th August – 6th September Time: 9am - 4pm each day with a 1 hour lunch break Venue: Presbyterian Secondary School (PRESEC, Legon), Accra NB: Participants will have to commute to the venue throughout the duration of the program. Available Resources (Free) • Laptops for training sessions • Internet access for research • Tools and Equipment • Funds of for each team during the innovation phase • Plaques for winning team • Facilitators and mentors for team projects (Team Nsesa) Extra Benefits (at a cost of GHS 50) • Lunch (during the 1.5-Week Workshop) • Project iSWEST Branded Shirt • Course Handouts • Certificate Eligibility • Must be a student in one of the second cycle institutions in Ghana • Must be between the ages of 13 and 18 years • Must be able to participate in the whole program from 11th August to 5th September and then present on the 6th of September • Students from ALL programs are welcome to apply: General Arts, Business, General Science, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Agriculture and Technical Application Apply by any of the following ways: ➢ Apply online Link: https://docs.google/spreadsheet... ➢ Download application form, fill in word and email to project.iswest@gmail: Link: https://drive.google/file/d/0B8... ➢ Print application form, fill by hand, scan and email to project.iswest@gmail Link: https://drive.google/file/d/0B8... ➢ Obtain registration form from an iSWEST coordinator in your school. To know the iSWEST coordinator in your school, call 026 750 0606 Application ends on 1st August 2014 Don’t miss this amazing and life changing opportunity! For more information, visit facebook/project.iSWEST . If you have any questions, call 026 750 0606 or send an email to project.iswest@gmail.
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