Accra: The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has finalized an employment agreement with its partners in Ghana and Germany to facilitate the migration of young Ghanaians to Germany for skills training and employment. This initiative is part of the government's strategic efforts to mitigate youth unemployment in Ghana.
According to Ghana News Agency, the agreement, known as the 'ROCET Project,' will allow 30 qualified Ghanaians aged between 18 and 30 to participate in a three-year program in Germany annually, commencing in 2026. The project outlines a comprehensive recruitment process involving interviews and language proficiency assessments to guarantee the successful integration of participants.
Successful candidates will receive monthly stipends of approximately 1,000 Euros, 1,200 Euros, and 1,500 Euros during their first, second, and third years in Germany, respectively. The Ministry, under the leadership of Dr. Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, initially signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the project on July 21, 2025, in Accra, and later finalized the agreement in Germany during Dr. Pelpuo's recent visit.
The Ministry is collaborating with BFW, a prominent German training provider for the construction industry, and the Dominion Leaders Foundation (DLF), a Ghanaian NGO specializing in leadership development, career guidance, and youth empowerment. RETOG, an organization dedicated to technical and vocational training in Ghana, is also a partner in this initiative.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Ministry will collaborate with DLF and RETOG to recruit candidates. DLF and BFW will then profile the candidates, offering career counseling to ensure suitability for employment. DLF and RETOG will prepare candidates for cultural integration and require them to obtain German language proficiency certificates.
BFW will conduct interviews with qualified applicants, and those who pass will be formally selected for employment. Dr. Pelpuo emphasized the importance of the annual recruitment of Ghanaian youth into the program, a proposal that BFW supported.
Dr. Martha Akoibea Anang, DLF's Executive Director, advocated for alternative options for candidates who might not achieve B2 German proficiency. Dr. Bernd Garstka, CEO of BFW, expressed commitment to establishing additional pathways through partnerships with other recruitment agencies, broadening opportunities for Ghanaian youth.
Dr. Garstka highlighted that the ROCET project has transitioned from a vision to a tangible plan, aiming to not only create jobs but also build careers and facilitate skills exchange between Ghana and Germany.
