Skills & Innovation Academy Ghana 2026: GIZ Opens 5-Day Employability Training for Graduates in Greater Accra, Bono, Northern and Upper West

Overview

The Skills and Innovation Academy 2026 is an intensive five-day programme of technical and soft-skills training meant to improve graduates' readiness for work. It is part of Invest for Jobs, the Special Initiative Decent Work for a Just Transition, an initiative of Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) implemented by GIZ. The current call was published by GIZ Ghana and targets graduates based in four regions: Greater Accra, Bono, Northern and Upper West. The Academy aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and employment, qualifications and job readiness.

Who can apply

The call is for graduates in the four named regions who want to upgrade their skills and improve their employability, whether they are looking for a first job, building a professional profile, gaining practical skills after graduation or moving into a new career area.

What the programme covers

The training combines technical skills and soft skills. The public announcement does not list the exact technical or soft-skills modules for the September 2026 cohort, so applicants should rely on the registration materials and on instructions from the organisers. The announcement also does not give the training dates or daily schedule. Because the training is concentrated into five days, applicants should be sure they can commit once selected.

What participation is not

The Academy is a training and employability programme. It is not presented as a job offer, guaranteed employment, an internship, a paid position or an academic scholarship, and the call does not say that completion leads to placement with an employer.

How to apply

Candidates apply through the official registration form.

Key dates

The application deadline is 23 September 2026.