The PartnerAfrika Projekt marked the successful conclusion of its first phase with a closing ceremony at the RWESCK Auditorium, KNUST.
This initiative, a collaboration between Unternehmer Baden-Württemberg (UBW), the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), was implemented under the Special Initiative on Training and Job Creation of the German government.
Prof. Jerry John Kponyo, Principal Investigator, PartnerAfrika Projekt KNUST, reflected on the project's journey since its inception in 2022.
“The PartnerAfrika project was designed to equip students with sustainability-focused training before they embark on their internships. Recognising the importance of soft skills, we incorporated courses on leadership, self-branding, team building, and more. Students then underwent an assessment, and only those who passed were placed with industry partners within AGI.”
He mentioned that the structured approach ensured that students were well-prepared for industry engagement, and following their internship, they submitted reports on their experiences.
They recommended sustainability measures for improving energy efficiency, occupational health, and workplace safety. The final stage involved defending their reports before a panel, after which they were awarded certificates.
