Newmont's Ahafo Learnership Programme has graduated 99 young people from its 10 host communities in Ahafo, Ghana, since the programme's introduction in 2023. The programme aims to develop local talent, build skills, and create opportunities for young people in the region. This milestone demonstrates Newmont's continued investment in the local community, providing them with the skills and experience needed to succeed in the mining industry.
The Learnership Programme offers technical training, mentorship, coaching, operational exposure, and workplace experience, enabling participants to gain hands-on experience in a modern mining environment. Initially focused on Haul Truck Operations, the programme has expanded to include Drill and Blast Operations and Process Plant Operations, creating broader pathways into the mining industry. This expansion has provided participants with a range of skills and career opportunities.
Newmont's commitment to local talent development dates back to 2005, when the company introduced the Newmont Apprenticeship Programme. This programme equips community youth with technical skills to become maintenance technicians for careers with Newmont, its business partners, and other industries. The Learnership Programme builds on this legacy, creating additional pathways into the mining industry and providing young people with the skills and experience needed to succeed.
Since 2023, young people from all 10 host communities in Ahafo North and South have successfully completed the programme, with 19 participants graduating in 2023, 33 in 2024, 17 in 2025, and 30 in 2026. The programme has achieved a 96% employment rate among graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts, demonstrating the value of combining industry-relevant training with mentorship and practical workplace experience.
Some graduates work directly with Newmont, while others have secured opportunities with the company's third-party contractors. Employment outcomes for the 2026 cohort are still being tracked as graduates transition into the workforce. These outcomes reflect careers launched, opportunities created, and communities strengthened through a growing pipeline of skilled talent.
The Learnership Programme reflects Newmont's Purpose of unearthing value sustainably to advance lives by helping young people develop the skills, confidence, and experience needed to pursue meaningful careers and realise their potential. This initiative demonstrates how investing in people can create lasting value, strengthen local capacity, and enhance employment opportunities, particularly for host communities.
As Newmont marks 20 years of commercial operations in Ghana, programmes such as the Learnership Programme highlight the company's commitment to local development and talent growth. The programme's success demonstrates the positive impact of investing in local communities and provides a model for sustainable development in the mining industry.
Key points
- The Learnership Programme has achieved a 96% employment rate among graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts.
- The programme has graduated 99 young people from Newmont's 10 host communities in Ahafo, Ghana, since its introduction in 2023.
- Newmont's Learnership Programme offers technical training, mentorship, coaching, operational exposure, and workplace experience to develop local talent and create opportunities for young people.
