AmaliTech, a global consulting and technology services provider, has expanded its collaboration with higher education institutions through new partnerships with the University of Ghana and Valley View University, aimed at strengthening pathways from education to employment for students pursuing careers in technology.
The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing students with practical industry exposure, mentorship opportunities, internships, National Service placements and graduate recruitment pathways into the digital economy.
The partnerships build on AmaliTech’s talent development model, which the company says has trained more than 3,000 young professionals and created over 500 direct jobs across Ghana and Rwanda.
Speaking during the signing engagements, AmaliTech Vice President of Operations, Matthew Darkwa, said the collaboration would help equip students with industry-relevant skills and practical experience needed to thrive in an increasingly digital and globally connected economy.
“Ghana has incredible talent. The opportunity before us is to ensure that more young people can translate that talent into meaningful careers. Through this partnership, AmaliTech is working with universities to create clearer pathways for students to gain practical experience, build industry-relevant skills, and prepare for success in a globally connected digital economy,” he said.
Under the partnership, students will have access to mentorship programmes, technical seminars, career development initiatives, internships, National Service placements and graduate recruitment opportunities.
The collaboration will also support coding clubs, innovation challenges, hackathons and project showcase events designed to strengthen problem-solving abilities and workplace readiness.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Development at the University of Ghana, Prof. Felix Ankomah Asante, described the partnership as a significant step towards strengthening industry-academia collaboration and ensuring graduates possess skills that align with labour market demands.
“The University of Ghana is committed to equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Partnerships such as this create valuable opportunities for students to gain industry exposure and help ensure that the skills they develop remain relevant to the needs of today’s job markets,” he said.
The Registrar of Valley View University, Dr. Samuel Kwame Amankwah, also welcomed the partnership, stressing the importance of adapting to a rapidly evolving global environment.
“The world has changed in the 21st century. Whatever you know is not final. There are new developments every day. At Valley View University, we welcome everyone so that we can grow together. The responsibility is on us to bring students together to drive meaningful change,” he said.
AmaliTech said the partnerships would go beyond technical training by exposing students to emerging technologies, professional best practices and real-world business challenges through guest lectures, career talks and other industry engagement activities.
The company noted that the initiative reflects a shared commitment between academia and industry to invest in Ghana’s future workforce by creating stronger links between education and employment opportunities.
Stakeholders believe the collaboration will contribute to economic growth, strengthen Ghana’s technology ecosystem and create opportunities for the next generation of digital professionals.
