RIEPCO Ltd. on Monday, 28th October 2024 proudly launched its Comprehensive Skills Development Programme, designed to equip employees with Cutting-edge Skills to tackle the technological challenges of the future under the theme "Building and Strengthening Capacities to Meet Technological Challenges”.
This initiative championed by their Mr. Justice Otoo under the direction of Mr. Charles Tetteh Darko, the Executive Chairman in partnership with the Commission for Technical & Vocational Education Training (CTVET) and the Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF) aims to bridge the skills gap and foster a culture of innovation. The programme offers a diversity of essential Technical training including General Engineering Machinery & Equipment including CNC Machine Operation, Programming, Workshop Safety, Industrial Process & Creative Innovations, and Inter-personal skillsets like Communication and Collaboration, Customer Service, among others.
The event saw over 50 attendees including various partners, stakeholders and corporate affiliations. Expert Facilitators/ Training providers shared detailed contents, expectations and outcomes of the program. Industry players like Mac Partners, Tema Steel Foundry, WAFOR, Ghacem, etc. were present to support this good cause.
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Ghanaian German Economic Association (GGEA) and others also shared insights on emerging technologies and Industry trends.
Mr. Sulemanu Konney, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines commended RIEPCO Ltd. for taking such a bold step in building the capacity of its staff, even in these difficult economic times, when almost all Companies are trying to cut down costs. He therefore challenged the employees to make good use of the opportunity provided to them, as it will essentially help enhance their skills, transform work ethics, and propel company growth, ultimately transforming RIEPCO into a high-tech manufacturing hub driving Industrial growth in Ghana and Africa.
Quote from Mr. Charles Tetteh Darko, the Executive Chairman of RIEPCO Group:
"RIEPCO is committed to investing in our people, especially the younger generation. This programme will empower our youth to stay ahead of the curve to reduce the unemployment rate, drive business growth, and thrive in the ever-evolving technological landscape."
The Skills Development Programme will continue to roll out throughout this last quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025, with regular sessions, mentorship opportunities, and assessments to ensure participants' progress.
