Soronko Academy

WEEK 4 SUMMARY REPORT: WIRED PROGRAM (VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE)

Week 4 of the Virtual Assistant Training Program marked a major turning point as participants transitioned from skill acquisition to income readiness. The focus shifted to helping them package their abilities into clear, marketable services, position themselves professionally, and begin actively pursuing real client opportunities.

Throughout the week, participants developed their service offerings, created pricing structures, and built structured service packages. They also worked on essential professional assets, including CVs, portfolios, and LinkedIn profiles, strengthening their visibility and readiness for the job market.

By the end of the week, participants had gained hands-on experience in writing job proposals and applying for opportunities, while building the confidence to present themselves as professionals.

Overall, this phase reflected a strong transformation, as participants moved beyond learning and began positioning themselves as job-ready Virtual Assistants prepared to enter the global freelance market.

Learn from anywhere. Build skills that let you work from everywhere.
The Soronko Academy Gig Work Skills and Digital Content Program (Cohort 2) equips you with practical, in-demand skills for today’s digital economy.

Choose your path:
• Social Media for Business
• Data Analytics Skills

Gain the tools to work remotely, grow professionally, and access global opportunities; all from wherever you are.

Start Dates:
• 4th May 2026 – Social Media for Business (Mon, Wed, Sat)
• 5th May 2026 – Data Analytics Skills (Tue, Thu, Sat)

Time: 6pm – 8pm (via Zoom)
Fee: GHS500 per course for 4 weeks

Take the next step toward a flexible digital career.
Your location is not a barrier, your skills are your power.
Apply now: https://cutt.ly/Gigtrain2

Ready to learn a digital skill and start earning online?

At Soronko Academy, we train you with practical, in-demand skills to help you thrive in the gig economy; whether you want to grow a business, get remote work, or increase your income.

Choose your course:
Social Media for Business (Starts 4th May)
Data Analytics Skills (Starts 5th May)

Time: 6pm – 8pm (Online via Zoom)
Fee: GHS500 per course (4 weeks)

No experience needed. Just bring your willingness to learn.
Apply now: https://cutt.ly/Gigtrain2
Limited spots available.

5 products. Millions of users. $100M+ in combined revenue impact. 🚀

Meet Rachael T. — Founder and Head Product Strategist at Labs and one of the most formidable product minds building today.

From Meta to LinkedIn, and from Amazon to startups, Rachael has a rare and powerful gift: taking frontier AI research off the shelf and turning it into products that people genuinely love. She does not just bridge the gap between research and the market, she builds the bridge, crosses it, and brings millions of users with her.

On International Girls in ICT Day, we celebrate the women who are not waiting for the future of tech to arrive. They are shipping it.

See the full list of trailblazers here: https://soronkoacademy.com/trailblazers/

On this International Girls in ICT Day, we are proud to spotlight Hilda Antwiwaa Ofori as one of Ghana's 2026 Female Tech Trailblazers!

As a product manager, she is passionate about reshaping digital payments end-to-end. From building e-commerce platforms to launching POS terminals and empowering businesses with back-office apps, she focuses on practical, user-centric innovations. She has led cross-functional teams to design and launch seamless payment solutions: from POS terminals that enhanced in-person transactions to back-office apps that empowered businesses to manage collections effortlessly.
She continues to innovate in the fintech space.

👉 View all 2026 Trailblazers: https://soronkoacademy.com/trailblazers/

On this International Girls in ICT Day, we are proud to spotlight Grace Otuo Acheampong as one of Ghana's 2026 Female Tech Trailblazers!
A BSc Marketing graduate with skills in website development, UI/UX design, and digital marketing, Grace helps brands grow through user-friendly websites and effective digital strategies. She is passionate about creativity, technology, and driving business growth online.

View all 2026 Trailblazers: https://soronkoacademy.com/trailblazers/

Celebrating a Ghana Female Tech Trailblazer 🌟

This , we celebrate Gloria Norvor, CEO and Senior Product Designer, Founder of LinkedIn Visibility Academy.

Gloria’s journey is a powerful story of reinvention—from studying Literature to building a tech startup, growing into a UX/Product Designer, and becoming an entrepreneur and coach.

She discovered that in today’s world, skills alone are not enough—visibility matters. By leveraging LinkedIn, she built a strong personal brand, reached over 1M people, and created new career opportunities.

Now, she helps others become visible, trusted, and in demand through her coaching programs 💙

Her work is empowering professionals to own their story and unlock their full potential.

See full list of here: https://soronkoacademy.com/trailblazers/

As we celebrate International Girls in ICT Day, we spotlight Ghana’s female tech trailblazers, Houd Fadilla Maltiti 🌟
Fadilla is the Founder of Genesis Science Initiative, using digital platforms to make science and health education more accessible to young people. She has created over 150 educational materials reaching more than 18,000 people online.
Her work promotes STEM education, health awareness, and the fight against misinformation.
Full list: https://soronkoacademy.com/trailblazers/

On this International Girls in ICT Day, we are proud to spotlight Fauziya Abdul Rahman as one of Ghana's 2026 Female Tech Trailblazers!
Fauziya is pioneering dual-impact innovation, blending coding education with climate literacy. Through CodePaddies and the EcoCoders platform, she equips African youth with future-ready skills while ensuring equity through her Adopt-a-Learner initiative.

View all 2026 Trailblazers: https://soronkoacademy.com/trailblazers/

On this International Girls in ICT Day, we are proud to spotlight Abigail Adubea as one of Ghana's 2026 Female Tech Trailblazers!

She was recently honored at the Heroes of the Region Award, Bono East Region, as the Graphic Designer of the Year, an award that acknowledged her contribution to community development through design. From creating flyers and promotional materials to branding products and services, she has supported individuals and businesses in enhancing their visibility and growth.
Beyond professional design work, her most fulfilling contribution has been dedicating her time to empowering others. She has trained young women in her community in graphic design and web development, equipping them with practical digital skills that open doors to self-reliance and opportunity. Additionally, she has volunteered in local traditional schools, introducing children to technology and sparking their interest in the digital world at an early age.
Through these efforts, she has used her skills not only to build her career but to uplift others, especially women and children.

👉 View all 2026 Trailblazers: https://soronkoacademy.com/trailblazers/

Open source is not just code, it is community, and Abigail Afi Gbadago is one of its most powerful voices. 🌐

Senior Developer Advocate at MongoDB. Open Source champion. Vice President of the Django Software Foundation.

From Accra to the global developer ecosystem, Abigail is shaping how builders learn, connect, and grow. On International Girls in ICT Day, we celebrate the advocates who make tech more open for everyone. 💙

See the full list of trailblazers here: https://soronkoacademy.com/trailblazers/