PROJECT NAME: BRITISH COUNCIL INNOVATIONS FOR AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMME
PARTNERS: Accra Technical University, University of Huddersfield, University of Bolton, Achievers Ghana
DURATION: January 2021 to December 2022
OBJECTIVE:
Graduate employability within the Higher Education framework: The Ghanaian perspective
ACTIVITIES:
- Capacity building and training through Workshops which were held for a period of one month.
- Monitoring and evaluation through projects works given as an assignment to submit at the end of a period of 2 months
OUTCOMES :
Participants underwent comprehensive training, leading to the enhancement of their employability skills. This, in turn, opened up new career opportunities and pathways for them. Additionally, stakeholders, including government bodies and employers, became more aware and engaged in addressing youth unemployment issues. Universities implemented institutional changes based on project findings, improving programs and support services. Moreover, collaboration among stakeholders strengthened, fostering collective efforts to combat youth unemployment effectively.
Read more about the British Council Innovations for African Universities Programme project on here :https://www.britishcouncil.org.gh/programmes/education/innovation-african-universities/accra-technical-university