CWG Ghana Relaunches Academy to Bridge Skills Gap in Tech Workforce

CWG Ghana has relaunched its technology training arm, CWG Academy, with a renewed mission to equip students, professionals, and technical practitioners with practical Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills needed to thrive in the digital economy.

The relaunch event, held at the company’s Head Office in Accra, marks a strategic effort to address the persistent gap between academic training and industry needs in Ghana’s fast-evolving technology sector. First established in 2015, the Academy will now offer structured courses in infrastructure, cloud technologies, and software development, designed for learners at varying skill levels.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the first new cohort, Harriet Yartey, Vice President for Regions and Managing Director of CWG Ghana, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to nurturing young tech talent.

“It’s not enough to simply hold a computer science degree,” she said. “Our education system is often too theoretical. CWG Academy bridges that gap by providing hands-on experience that makes trainees truly job-ready.”

According to the World Bank’s 2024 Africa Pulse Report, nearly 60% of tertiary graduates in Sub-Saharan Africa face unemployment or underemployment within a year of graduation, primarily due to the mismatch between academic learning and practical skills. In Ghana, the Ghana Statistical Service reports that youth unemployment stood at 22.5% for ages 15–35 and 32% for ages 15–24 in 2024, with ICT among the most affected sectors.

CWG Ghana, a subsidiary of CWG Plc, a leading pan-African ICT firm, announced that the Academy will provide:

• Short professional courses for individuals upgrading their technical skills.
• Intensive training modules for students and entry-level professionals.
• A year-long, skills-based internship for national service personnel as part of its corporate social responsibilityinitiative.

Mrs. Yartey noted that many graduates lack exposure to real-world systems before employment.

“Some students see a server for the first time only when they start work,” she remarked. “Our goal is to ensure they add real value when they enter the workforce, not just credentials.”

Oluwaseun Layade, CWG Ghana’s Head of Projects & Technology Services, emphasized the importance of practical exposure.

“Everything you have learned only becomes meaningful when the opportunity to apply it presents itself,” he said while presenting certificates to participants.

One trainee, Raphael Amegashitsi, a computer science student from Central University, praised the programme for making technology more tangible.

“The Academy made theoretical concepts real by showing how systems operate in practice. I now understand topics faster and better,” he shared.

A Step Toward Africa’s Digital Future

CWG Academy’s relaunch comes amid a continental surge in demand for digital skills. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) estimates that by 2030, over 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa will require digital competencies, creating a yearly demand for nearly nine million tech-skilled workers.

CWG Ghana said it will continue to partner with universities and industry players to ensure the Academy’s curriculum remains aligned with global ICT standards, empowering the next generation of digital leaders.