The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ghana Digital Centres Limited (GDCL) to train 2,000 young Ghanaians through a Microsoft-certified Micro Degree Programme in digital skills.
The initiative is aimed at equipping participants with industry-relevant ICT skills while creating employment opportunities in Ghana and the global digital economy.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of YEA, Malik Basintale, described the partnership as a strategic investment in the country’s youth.
He said the programme is intended to prepare young people for opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital economy by equipping them with practical and globally recognised skills.
Basintale noted that the Agency partnered with Ghana Digital Centres because of its expertise in digital skills development and its capacity to deliver industry-focused training.
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The Microsoft-certified programme will offer courses in high-demand fields, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and data engineering.
Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Digital Centres Limited, Dzifa Gunu, said the initiative goes beyond skills acquisition by providing participants with structured internship placements, employment matching services and potential remote work opportunities with international companies.
She explained that the programme is designed to bridge the gap between digital training and employment by connecting graduates with job opportunities both locally and internationally.
Interested applicants will be able to apply free of charge through the official Ghana Digital Centres online portal once applications open.
The Youth Employment Agency and Ghana Digital Centres have advised prospective applicants to follow their official communication channels for updates on the application process.
The partnership forms part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s digital transformation agenda, improve youth employability and build a technology-driven workforce capable of supporting the country’s economic growth.
The programme is expected to provide 2,000 young Ghanaians with internationally recognised digital qualifications and pathways to employment in the ICT sector.
