TVET Remains Key to Tackling Youth Unemployment, Education Leaders Say
Education leaders are calling for greater investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), describing it as one of Ghana’s most effective tools for reducing youth unemployment, promoting entrepreneurship, and supporting sustainable national development. The call was made during the graduation ceremony
WeWire Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 is Open!
Looking to kick-start your career in fintech? The WeWire Graduate Trainee Programme (2026 Cohort) is now accepting applications! This 12-month programme offers recent graduates the opportunity to work on real projects from day one while learning from experienced professionals building cross-border payment infrastructure
ZADeF Trains 135 Young People as Heavy-Duty Equipment Operators to Boost Youth Employment
A total of 135 young people from communities surrounding the operations of Zijin Golden Ridge Limited have successfully completed training as certified heavy-duty equipment operators under a skills development initiative by the Zijin Akyem Development Foundation (ZADeF). The programme is designed to equip
Ghana Gas Opens Applications for 2026 Local Scholarship Programme
The Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Local Scholarship Programme, offering financial support to eligible Ghanaian students pursuing Diploma and Undergraduate programmes at accredited tertiary institutions across Ghana. The scholarship is part of Ghana Gas’ commitment
Government Launches Ghana Labour Exchange Programme to Create Safe Overseas Employment Pathways for Young Ghanaians
The Government of Ghana has officially launched the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme, a new initiative aimed at expanding employment opportunities for young Ghanaians through safe, legal, and structured labour migration. Launched on 15 July 2026, the programme is a collaboration between the Ministry
Datafrik Opens Applications for Fully Sponsored Tech Scholarship for Africans
Young Africans looking to build careers in technology now have an opportunity to gain in-demand digital skills at no tuition cost. Datafrik has opened applications for its Full Tech Scholarship for Africans, offering selected participants a 100% tuition scholarship to study some of
World Bank Group Opens Applications for the WBG Pioneers Internship Programme 2026
The World Bank Group (WBG) has officially opened applications for the Fall/Winter 2026 cycle of its WBG Pioneers Programme, a paid internship designed to provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with hands-on experience in global development. The programme offers students the opportunity to work
Stakeholders Call for Greater Investment in TVET to Equip Ghana’s Youth with Job-Ready Skills
Stakeholders in Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector are calling for increased investment in practical skills development, modern training facilities, and entrepreneurship support to better prepare young people for employment and self-reliance. The call comes as conversations around youth employability
African Union Opens Applications for Free Online Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship Training
Young people across Africa, including Ghana, are invited to apply for the African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026, a fully funded online programme designed to equip participants with practical skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and gender-responsive education. The programme
UNESCO Opens Applications for the 2026–2027 Intercultural Leadership Programme
Young leaders working to promote inclusion, dialogue, and social change now have the opportunity to apply for the UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme 2026–2027. Organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the programme aims to strengthen the leadership capacity of
