The AOGC was established in November 2017 with the intent to enhance the capacity of Ghanaians to enable them to work in the oil and Gas sector. The program will be in effect for 5 years and aims to train individuals in various technical and vocational areas, build the capacity of educational institutions to be able to train students and provide internationally recognized training certificates, provide business and management training for SMEs, and to ensure the continuous professional development of employees of various public institutions connected to the oil and gas industry.
The objectives of the program are as follows:
AOGC Scheme
Ensure the creation of jobs and professional integration pathways.
Facilitate capacity building of educational and training institutes.
Invest in education and skills enhancement.
Minimize the cost of training, localize training, improve quality of education/training.
Empower local companies to actively participate in the oil and gas industry.
Train Ghanaians in high job creating sectors (welding, pipe fitting, fabrication and installation, etc.)
To encourage women’s participation in the AOGC.
6-24 months
vocational, technical, and apprenticeship development
24-48 months
capacity building of educational institutions
48-60 months
SME training and employee training for public institutions