{"id":96853,"date":"2025-10-03T11:30:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=96853"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:30:15","slug":"atu-signs-mou-with-ennobled-foundation-to-strengthen-student-mentorship-and-career-readiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=96853","title":{"rendered":"ATU signs MoU with Ennobled Foundation to strengthen student mentorship and career readiness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>2 Minute, 1 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>Accra Technical University (ATU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ennobled Foundation at the University Council Chamber on Friday, 26th September 20.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the brief signing ceremony, Professor Amevi Acakpovi, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of ATU, expressed gratitude to the foundation for extending a hand of partnership to the University. He noted that the agreement aligns with ATU\u2019s vision of building strategic collaborations that enhance student experience and prepare them for the world of work.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Acakpovi was optimistic that the collaboration would yield impactful initiatives that build capacity and create opportunities for ATU students to thrive.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.56-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"ATU signs MoU with Ennobled Foundation to strengthen student mentorship and career readiness\" class=\"wp-image-10032865446\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"ATU signs MoU with Ennobled Foundation to strengthen student mentorship and career readiness\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.56-AM-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.56-AM-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.56-AM-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.56-AM-94x125.jpeg 94w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.56-AM-188x250.jpeg 188w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.56-AM-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.56-AM-318x424.jpeg 318w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.56-AM-38x50.jpeg 38w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.56-AM.jpeg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photos for awarding the best graduating female student at UPSA for the Accounting and Finance Faculty Award includes a Plaque and a cash prize  Which was inline with our MOU with the University.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Dean of the Faculty of Business, Professor Elikem Chosniel Ocloo, who initiated the partnership, provided the background to the collaboration and underscored that it represents a step in the right direction. He noted that the initiative will ensure students graduate not only with sound academic knowledge but also with essential soft skills and practical competencies needed to excel in today\u2019s world of work.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"ATU signs MoU with Ennobled Foundation to strengthen student mentorship and career readiness\" class=\"wp-image-10032865477\" title=\"ATU signs MoU with Ennobled Foundation to strengthen student mentorship and career readiness\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM-187x140.jpeg 187w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM-565x424.jpeg 565w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM-330x248.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM-333x250.jpeg 333w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM-55x41.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.09.58-AM.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Adding his perspective, Professor Felix Kutsanedzie, the Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor, observed that although it may be difficult to measure the outcomes of the initiative using strict parameters, the ability to transform students\u2019 mindsets and shape them into responsible and impactful members of society would, in itself, be a significant achievement.<\/p>\n<p>On her part, Mrs. Gloria Boye-Doku, the founder of the foundation, highlighted the organisation\u2019s commitment to empowering young people through education, skills training, scholarships, and mentorship. She described the partnership with ATU as a significant step in equipping students with the tools to excel in a competitive and dynamic world.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.23.30-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"ATU signs MoU with Ennobled Foundation to strengthen student mentorship and career readiness\" class=\"wp-image-10032865471\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"ATU signs MoU with Ennobled Foundation to strengthen student mentorship and career readiness\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.23.30-AM-731x1024.jpeg 731w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.23.30-AM-214x300.jpeg 214w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.23.30-AM-768x1076.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.23.30-AM-100x140.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.23.30-AM-89x125.jpeg 89w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.23.30-AM-179x250.jpeg 179w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.23.30-AM-107x150.jpeg 107w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.23.30-AM-303x424.jpeg 303w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.23.30-AM-36x50.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-03-at-10.23.30-AM.jpeg 914w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mrs. Gloria Boye-Doku, Founder, Ennobled Foundation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As part of the new partnership, it is expected that an Ennobled Foundation Club will be established on the ATU campus to provide students with direct access to mentorship, skills development, and empowerment opportunities. The Ennobled Foundation is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting academic excellence, mentorship, and youth empowerment, with a growing network of over 200 mentees.<\/p>\n<p>The signing was graced by some members of management and various Deans and Heads of Departments.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Acakpovi signed on behalf of ATU, while Mrs. Boye-Doku did the same for her foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div class=\"twp-reactions-icons\">\n                \n                <div class=\"twp-reacts-wrap\">\n                    <a react-data=\"be-react-1\" post-id=\"96853\" class=\"be-face-icons un-reacted\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/plugins\/booster-extension\/\/assets\/icon\/happy.svg\" alt=\"Happy\">\n                    <\/a>\n                    <div class=\"twp-reaction-title\">\n                        Happy    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