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The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has reaffirmed the government’s resolve to tackle youth unemployment through robust international partnerships, following a high-level working visit to Germany.
During the visit, Dr. Pelpuo received a commemorative plaque from Dr. Bernd Garstka, CEO of the German-based organization BFW (Berufsförderungswerk der Bauindustrie NRW), in recognition of Ghana’s steadfast collaboration with BFW and its partners. The plaque symbolized the deepening cooperation between Ghana and Germany under a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in July 2025 between the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment (MoLJE), BFW, the Dominion Leaders Foundation (DLF), and RETOG.
The MOU aims to drastically reduce youth unemployment in Ghana through the innovative ROCET Project, which blends skills development, job creation, and technology transfer.
“This visit underscores our government’s commitment to forging strong international partnerships to solve the pressing challenge of youth unemployment,” said Dr. Pelpuo. “The ROCET project, powered by this collaboration, represents a beacon of hope for our young people. I am particularly excited by the new projects, which will provide immediate skills upgrades and create clear pathways to employment.”
The working visit, held at BFW’s Kerpen Training Facility, provided an opportunity for Dr. Pelpuo and his delegation to assess ongoing collaboration and explore new dimensions of the partnership. The Minister also expressed strong interest in three emerging initiatives focused on job creation and skills enhancement for Ghanaian youth. These include short-term professional courses and specialized training programmes for construction experts to be conducted at BFW’s world-class technical centres in Germany.
The high-level meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Mr. Eric Kofi Adzroe, Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service; Madam Dolley Alice Akorfa, Director of HR, Ghana TVET Service; Dipl.-Ing. Ulrich Goos, Head of the TVET Center Kerpen; Dr. Askim Bozkurt, Head of International Projects, BFW; and Mrs. Lutufia Nuhu, Head of Research and Office Manager at MoLJE.
Mr. Adzroe praised the partnership as a model of effective international cooperation, stating:
“The alignment between BFW’s world-class technical expertise and the strategic objectives of Ghana TVET Service is exceptional. By integrating German dual training models with our national curriculum, we are not just creating job seekers; we are empowering a new generation of job creators.”
For Dr. Pelpuo, this visit marked another major stride in his Ministry’s agenda to link education, skills, and employment opportunities under the government’s broader vision of economic transformation through human capital development. His proactive leadership has already driven several strategic collaborations with development partners across Europe and Africa.
Dr. Garstka lauded the Minister’s hands-on approach and leadership, noting that his commitment has accelerated the operationalization of the MOU:
“We are not just signatories to an agreement; we are active partners in progress. Dr. Pelpuo’s vision for a skilled Ghanaian workforce aligns perfectly with our mission to promote vocational excellence and sustainable employment.”
As the partnership advances, the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, together with its international counterparts, will fast-track the implementation of ROCET and related capacity-building initiatives. The shared goal is clear – to produce a skilled, employable, and globally competitive Ghanaian workforce capable of meeting the evolving demands of the labour market.
