Deadline: July 29, 2016
Applications are invited from Young Ghanians for the Digital Jobs Africa Training Programme. In conjunction with Rockefeller Foundation project, Digital Jobs Africa has an overall objective of helping disadvantaged and (minimally skilled) unskilled young men and women, move from unemployment into employment through relevant skills development training. This is in line with the Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda, in which human development; productivity and employment are key thematic areas.
The training will include ICT skills, communication skills, customer relations, intercultural working, time management, self-management and other relevant soft skills. Participants will be provided an opportunity for face-to-face training, guided on-the-job training, facilitated peer-to-peer learning and some professional mentoring in a state of the art training facility.
The programme is targeted at providing 1000 high potential but disadvantaged young people with IT and soft skills training relevant for digital jobs and connecting them to relevant job opportunities.
Each course will be for duration of one month and successful applicants will be certified upon completion.
**The training is absolutely free once participants are selected**
Course Areas
- Introduction to ICT
- Understanding of the IT industry
- Call Centre Technology, Terminology, Structure
- E-Publishing
- Communication skills
- Customer relations
- Time management
- Self -Management
- Global and intercultural working
Eligibility Requirement
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be citizens of Ghana
- Must be between 18- 30 years
- Must be only Senior,Technical or Vocational High School graduates
- Must be currently unemployed
- Ability to communicate and be instructed in English
- Available to commit to a full month of training
How to Apply
Complete and submit the online Application form.
Please e-mail inquiries to [email protected]
NB: Please note that applicants with university degree or its equivalent are not eligible.
For more information, visit British Council Ghana
