The labor market is polarized, with surpluses of both highly educated and unskilled workers, highlighting the urgent need for practical training to bridge the gap. Despite these challenges, Ghana’s education system provides a solid foundation, and its workforce is well-positioned for upskilling. Aligning training programs with green economy demands and fostering innovation in green industries can create sustainable jobs, drive economic growth, and build an inclusive green economy.
The immediate focus should be on upskilling the current workforce, as the industry cannot absorb new skills instantly. Raising awareness about the importance of upskilling will engage service providers and the existing workforce, attracting new industry players to invest in the sector and creating more jobs in the process.Given that the job market in the renewable energy space is fast changing, AGI-SC Ghana have envisioned that upskilling skills to fit the dynamic job market is essential and would curb the rates of unemployment in the sector.
To empower Ghana’s workforce for the green economy by bridging the skills gap through practical, industry-aligned training — unlocking inclusive employment opportunities, driving innovation, and enabling a just transition to a sustainable energy future.