The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UAE-based CG Technical Services FZ-LLC to roll out the Ghana Youth Technical Training Initiative, aimed at tackling unemployment by equipping thousands of young people with globally recognized vocational skills.

The agreement, signed by Labour Minister Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo and Mr. Solomon Daniel Amarh Laryea, representing CG Technical Services CEO Mr. Charles Reynolds, will see more than 3,800 youth trained each year in key technical and service sectors. Training areas include electrical installation, plumbing, refrigeration and air conditioning, masonry, fire and safety (NEBOSH-certified), and hospitality services.

Dr. Pelpuo described the initiative as a bold, strategic response to Ghana’s growing youth unemployment challenge.

“This partnership reflects government’s commitment to addressing youth unemployment through innovative, public-private solutions. It will not only prepare our young people for opportunities within Ghana’s 24-hour economy but also open doors to global labour markets,” he said.

Mr. Laryea, speaking on behalf of CG Technical Services, stressed the programme’s potential to transform Ghana’s workforce.

“This MoU creates pathways to global employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth. By equipping Ghanaian youth with internationally recognized skills, we are positioning them to thrive both locally and abroad.”

The four-year programme will leverage public-private partnerships (PPP) and integrate the Boafo ATS recruitment platform, connecting graduates directly to employers in Ghana, the Gulf region, the UK, and other international markets.

Officials say the initiative marks a significant milestone in aligning Ghana’s youthful workforce with both domestic and global demand for skilled labour.