Accra Technical University (ATU) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Choice International Forwarding Company Limited, Kuri Motors, National Council for Children and Youth Development (NaCCYD), and Unidor Limited in a move aimed at strengthening industry collaboration and creating more opportunities for practical learning, internships, and graduate employability.
The agreements were signed on 19th May 2026 in the University’s Council Chamber as part of ATU’s broader commitment to preparing students with industry-relevant skills and improving the transition from the classroom into professional practice.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of ATU, Prof. Amevi Acakpovi, described the partnerships as an important step towards deepening academia-industry engagement. He noted that the collaborations would expose students to real-world work environments through practical training, internships, and employment pathways, while supporting the University’s mission to produce highly skilled graduates. He further explained that the initiative aligns with global and continental development priorities, particularly United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 8, and African Union Agenda 2063.
One of the agreements signed was with Kuri Motors, which focuses on bridging the gap between classroom teaching and the automobile industry. The collaboration will expose students to professional engine refurbishment, advanced vehicle diagnostics using modern technologies, and practical automotive training. According to the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kuri Motors, Junaid Limann, who was excited about the MoU, said the collaboration will open avenues and make students abreast of current trends of mobility, particularly e-mobility.
The partnership with the National Council for Children and Youth Development (NaCCYD) extends beyond internship opportunities to include practical skills development, curriculum support, research collaboration, and community engagement activities. Under the agreement, both institutions will work together to organise seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and youth development initiatives while creating attachment opportunities for students across Engineering, Built Environment, Business, Applied Arts, and Science programmes. The collaboration also seeks to support knowledge transfer and prepare students with relevant practical experience and exposure to current industry practices.
Director for Digital Skills and Technology, Mr. Moses Amgortey Tetteh, expressed his outfit’s readiness to work closely with the University to create opportunities that bridge academic learning and practical application. He noted that investing in skills development and youth empowerment remains central to the Council’s mandate and added that the partnership would provide students with valuable exposure, strengthen their readiness for the world of work, and contribute to national development efforts.
Through its agreement with Choice International Forwarding Company Limited, ATU will strengthen pathways between education and professional practice in logistics and supply chain fields. The collaboration will create internship, industrial attachment, and employment opportunities for students and graduates, particularly those pursuing programs in Logistics and Transport, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and related disciplines. The arrangement also includes seminars, workshops, and guest lectures to improve industry readiness and support graduates’ transition into employment.
Mr. Liang Jia Yao, Branch Manager for Choice International Forwarding Company Limited, said the partnership demonstrates the company’s commitment to practical education by exposing students to industry experience, promoting collaboration between academia and industry, and helping prepare graduates for the evolving logistics and supply chain sector.
ATU’s partnership with Unidor Limited will focus on practical industry training in the built environment and furniture manufacturing sectors. The agreement provides opportunities for internships, collaborative research, curriculum enhancement, and industry exposure for both staff and students. It also seeks to strengthen applied learning through exhibitions, competitions, and structured training programmes that enable students to connect theoretical classroom knowledge with practical industrial experience and to gain exposure to developments in the built environment sector.
In her remarks on behalf of the company, Madam Marilyn Abbey, Human Resource Manager of Unidor Limited, highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting technical education and nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals.
The ceremonies were graced by members of the University Management, various Deans, and Heads of Department, who shared goodwill messages and expressed confidence that the partnerships would open new opportunities for students and strengthen the University’s efforts to deliver industry-driven education. They noted that such collaborations remain important in preparing graduates with practical skills and experiences that respond to changing industry needs.
The four partnerships are expected to strengthen ATU’s practical education model and deepen engagement between academia and industry while creating opportunities that support student development, innovation, and employability.