A social enterprise by name Student Management Consult (SMC)- Ghana in partnership with Global Ties Akron-USA has organized a classroom exchange program via the use of internet to address the social and academic needs of students.
Two schools, Unity international College- Ghana and Revere High School- USA were selected to pilot the initiative. The selection of each school was based on the level of seriousness and commitment shown toward education. Class tutors, students and the management together embraced the idea with great zeal and were enthusiastic about it.
The initiative was on December 2 2016 and it was geared towards improving the youth of both countries through education and training.
In an interview with the Executive Director of SMC , Mr. Haruna Sule, he scores " The SMC is a social enterprise that was established by some young graduates who have identified the challenges that students go through at all stages of their education.'' Mr. Sule added that they are geared towards addressing the social and academic needs of students. As players are managed to get the best out of them; they manage students.
The SMC carry out parents' responsibilities that are held up with work to immediate needs of their wards.
The area of discussion and presentation covered education, politics and social norms of both countries. Michelle Wilson (Executive Director - Global Ties) and Tamimu Alhassan (Deputy Executive Director - SMC) commenced the class with the objectives and motives of the exchange program, as well as benefits to both parties. Milcezwski Jason (Teacher, Revere) and Mr. Ernest (Teacher, Unity) introduced their classes, whereas, Claire Weihe and Acheampong Nana Adwoa Desire proceeded with their presentation covering the above areas to the class in order to start a fruitful group discussions. Once in a while, the teachers and experts, Mr. Abass Mohammed, Ghana and Mr. Greg Milo, USA chipped in to further explain some of the issues and questions asked during the discussions.
This initiative made possible thanks to the opportunity presented to Mr. Abdulsalaam Mohammed by 2016 Community Solution Program, sponsored by the US States Departments and implemented by IREX. Mr. Abdulsalaam Mohammed is among the 95 selected applicant for the 2016 fellowship program out of the 1,600 applicants across the globe according to the US States department and IREX.
Some of the available services of the SMC include student coaching in learning, answering examination questions, public speaking, confidence building, course selection, career guidance and among others. it also engages in counselling session in stress management, self motivation, business initiative strategies, personal development, furthering of education and many more.
Parents, schools, graduates, students and many others can contact them for business, assistance or partnership.
Studentmanagementconsult@
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@ghanaguardian.com
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