Joining the Wetskills Ghana Event – What Will You Gain?

A unique learning experience where you’ll tackle real-life water challenges as part of a dedicated team.

• The chance to build expertise in international cooperation, problem-solving, cross-cultural understanding, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Improved networking and presentation skills through pitching and poster development.
• Opportunities to connect with water students and young professionals from around the world, building an international network.
• The chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, while exploring water-related sites, cultural landmarks, and engaging with local water professionals.
• A deeper understanding of the Ghanaian and West African water sectors, gaining insights into key stakeholders, leading organisations, contemporary challenges, and promising business opportunities.
• A certificate of participation upon program completion, officially joining the global Wetskills network of over 1,400 alumni.

Registration

Registration deadlines:

Registration is re-opened for the new program in May-June. Every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full. First come, first served.

Who can apply?
Any Young Professionals (up to 5 years of working experience) and Bachelor (last year), Master and PhD students from South Africa, Southern Africa and beyond with a passion for water and intercultural teamwork with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork.

How can I apply?
Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the button on the (top) right, fill out the online application form and submit it.

Selection criteria
The Wetskills Team will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. We also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).

Costs
The participation fee for the Wetskills program is: € 435.- (excl. VAT, applicable only in Europe) for international and local participants needing accommodation in Accra during the programme.
– This fee covers: accommodation (in a hostel, with shared rooms), team-building activities, welcome and farewell dinner, field trips, workshops, working facilities, and the Finals and Awarding Ceremony.
– Not included is: Participants are also responsible for their travel expenses (such as plane tickets and local transportation), meals on working days, and other personal costs.

Note: Wetskills Foundation and partners strive to lower costs for local participants, contact us for options. In previous Wetskills editions, participants have successfully secured financial support for their Wetskills participation from their universities or employers, utilising resources like mobility funds, travel allowances, training budgets, etc.

More information
For additional information please contact Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa, craig.tinashe@wetskills.com or Johan Oost, johan.oost@wetskills.com.

Event Cases

Wetskills Foundation and partners invite businesses, governments, knowledge institutes and NGOs to formulate one of the Challenges – for this Event or another Event – and support the Wetskills programme. Join us in this great next experience! For more information contact Johan Oost, johan.oost@wetskills.com.

Event Partners

Events in Cape Town (2023) and Sandton (2022)