Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with international recruitment agency NAYT Consult Ltd to equip students with German language skills and cultural knowledge. This partnership aims to enhance their access to legitimate employment opportunities in Europe, particularly Germany. The agreement was signed on October 2, 2026, at the KTU Vice Chancellor’s Conference Room. This initiative is part of efforts to empower Ghanaian youth with skills that can open up opportunities in the international job market.
Under the partnership, NAYT Consult will establish a German language programme on the KTU campus. This programme will enable students to acquire language proficiency alongside their academic and technical qualifications. The initiative seeks to address youth employment challenges in Ghana while responding to labour shortages in parts of Europe. Germany is currently experiencing a shortage of more than 200,000 workers, creating opportunities for well-trained foreign professionals.
According to NAYT Consult’s Programmes Manager, Ms Akua Agyapomah Oteng, the programme gives students the opportunity to go for exchange programmes in Europe, especially in Germany. She added that learning the German language would also expose students to different cultures and broaden their perspectives. The programme will give students the flexibility to decide whether to pursue employment opportunities in Germany after completing their studies.
The Chief Executive Officer of NAYT Consult, Mr Agyenna Kesse-Tachi, stated that the initiative builds on a vision launched two years ago to make international language training more accessible to Ghanaian students. He stressed NAYT Consult’s commitment to ethical recruitment and ensuring that Ghanaians seeking opportunities abroad are protected from exploitation. The agency works with global partners who create jobs for them and ensure that they travel legitimately.
The Vice Chancellor of KTU, Prof. John Owusu, commended the partnership, describing it as an important alignment with the university’s commitment to providing students with career-focused skills. He called for the establishment of a dedicated joint team to monitor the implementation of the programme and ensure students acquire the required skills. Prof. Owusu viewed the agreement as the fulfilment of the vision of the university.
Ms Oteng encouraged students to take advantage of the opportunity, learn the German language, and use the skills acquired to improve their prospects. She urged students to transform their lives by acquiring the language skills. The partnership marks a collaboration between KTU and NAYT Consult aimed at connecting Ghanaian talent with international employment opportunities.
The partnership will provide students with language, cultural, and professional skills needed to navigate the global job market. Key aspects of the partnership include the establishment of a German language programme, opportunities for exchange programmes in Europe, and exposure to different cultures.
Key points
- KTU partners with NAYT Consult to provide German language skills and cultural knowledge for students seeking employment in Germany.
- The partnership aims to address youth employment challenges in Ghana and respond to labour shortages in Europe.
- The programme will give students the flexibility to decide whether to pursue employment opportunities in Germany after completing their studies.
