Accra Technical University (ATU) has entered a strategic partnership with Skills Bridge Ghana Foundation to promote green skills development and create opportunities for workers within Ghana’s informal sector. The collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Green Readiness Badge Certification Programme: Pathway for a Green Pipeline on May 18, 2026, at the Council Chamber of the University.
The partnership seeks to establish a practical and sustainable bridge between modern industrial advancements and the vast untapped potential of the informal workforce. Through customised competency-based training programmes, the Green Readiness Badge Certification Programme aims to transition informal sector workers into certified professionals with recognised qualifications under the National TVET Qualification Framework.
In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor of ATU, Prof. Amevi Acakpovi, welcomed the Skills Bridge delegation and expressed optimism about the partnership, describing it as timely and aligned with the University’s commitment to industry relevance, innovation, and sustainable development. He noted that as industries continue to evolve in response to environmental and technological changes, there is a need to equip workers with practical green competencies that will keep them relevant and competitive.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of Skills Bridge Ghana Foundation, Mr. Charles Agyemang Prempeh, emphasized the importance of collaboration and collective impact. Quoting an African proverb, he stated, “If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.”
He explained that the partnership with Accra Technical University reflects a shared commitment to empowering people through skills development, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth.
The initiative is expected to provide participants with employable skills, professional dignity, and improved economic opportunities while supporting Ghana’s transition towards a greener and more sustainable economy.
The three-year collaboration is strongly rooted in social inclusion and equity. The programme is committed to achieving at least 40 percent female participation while actively creating opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and marginalized youth to benefit from the training.
Under the terms of the agreement, Accra Technical University will provide academic expertise and research support through the ATU Sustainable Energy Service Centre, including access to its modern laboratory infrastructure. Skills Bridge Ghana Foundation will contribute operational support, specialized training toolkits, and community mobilisation networks to ensure the effective implementation of the programme.
The partnership adds to ATU’s growing list of strategic collaborations with industry and development-oriented organisations. Through such initiatives, the University continues to strengthen competency-based education, innovation, and workforce development while contributing meaningfully to national progress.