Ghana Trains 1,000 Young People for Tech Jobs in 2025

More than 1,000 young Ghanaians walked into orientation sessions this week with hope for their futures and walked out with a clear path to employment.

The Precision Quality Internship Programme welcomed its second cohort Monday in Accra and Tamale, offering completely free training to youth aged 18 to 35 who aren't currently working or in school. The Mastercard Foundation is funding the entire initiative, which aims to train 6,000 young people across Ghana.

This isn't just another classroom program. Participants spend six months learning hands-on skills like precision welding, fashion design, software development, and electrical systems from actual industry professionals at leading companies.

The program partners with Accra Technical University and manufacturing companies like Accents & Art to ensure what students learn matches exactly what employers need. "There is a clear gap between what many young people learn in school and the practical skills required when they enter the workplace," said Bernice Gavor, General Manager of Accents & Art.

What happens after graduation sets this program apart. Every single participant gets personalized support: job placement assistance for those ready to work, startup kits for budding entrepreneurs, or $1,000 in seed funding that can grow to $10,000 for the most promising business ideas.

Dorinda, a fashion design trainee in Accra, called it "a long-awaited chance to learn a skill and build a fashion brand." Kobla Akwe, studying welding and fabrication, said he's inspired by the program's commitment to "continuous learning and training to industry standards."

The Ripple Effect

This program is part of something much bigger. The Mastercard Foundation's Young Africa Works strategy aims to help 30 million young Africans find dignified work by 2030, recognizing that Africa will soon have the world's largest workforce.

By 2030, an estimated 375 million young Africans will enter the job market. Programs like this one are building the bridge between that massive potential and real opportunity.

The initiative is already expanding to Ho and Kumasi, with applications opening for February 2026 sessions. Financial partners like Absa Bank are joining to teach financial literacy alongside technical skills, creating well-rounded professionals ready to thrive.

One thousand young people just got the tools to change their lives.