The Volta River Authority (VRA) says it is intensifying efforts to help close Ghana’s engineering skills gap through the activities of the VRA Academy and regional technical training programmes.
Chief Learning Officer at the VRA Academy, Kingsley Gyamfi, said the Authority is committed to strengthening local technical expertise to support the expanding energy and engineering sectors.
Speaking to Joy Business during the ECREE Regional Training Programme and Workshop on Clean Mini-Grids, Design, Installation and Maintenance, Mr. Gyamfi highlighted the growing need for more engineers and skilled technical professionals to support Ghana’s industrialisation and renewable energy transition.
He explained that the fast-changing nature of the energy industry requires stronger investment in practical training and continuous professional development for young people entering the sector.
According to him, the VRA Academy is positioning itself as a hub for technical and engineering excellence by delivering industry-oriented training programmes that provide participants with practical experience and hands-on skills.
Mr. Gyamfi also noted that Ghana and other countries within the West African sub-region continue to face shortages of specialised professionals in areas such as renewable energy, power systems, and technical maintenance.
He added that the Academy plans to deepen collaboration with regional and international partners to expose trainees to modern energy technologies and global best practices.
The ECREE training programme brought together engineers, policymakers, technical trainees, and energy experts from across West Africa to discuss sustainable energy development and technical capacity building within the renewable energy sector.
Participants also underwent practical sessions on renewable energy integration, mini-grid installation, system design, and maintenance as part of efforts to strengthen technical expertise across the region.