19th International Conference & Exhibition on
Digital Education, Training & Skills Development

Accra International Conference Centre,
Accra, Ghana

June 3→5, 2026

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YSK YSK04

Practical and Industry-Aligned Pathways for Employability and Entrepreneurship (EN/FR)

Thursday, June 4, 2026 11:45 – 13:00

Room: TBA

EN/FR interpretation available

Preparing young people for meaningful work requires learning pathways that are closely aligned with industry needs. This session highlights practical models that integrate work-based learning, embed digital and technical skills within competency-based curricula, and build stronger partnerships between educators and employers. Speakers will share hands-on training approaches, certification pathways and scalable strategies that support youth transitions into decent work and local value creation.

Speakers

  • Foster Ofosu

    Foster Ofosu Chair

    African Development Bank

  • Claudia Addo-Twum

    Claudia Addo-Twum

    StudentPreneur Africa Network

    “From Learning to Earning: Building Ghana’s Youth Entrepreneurship Ecosystem”

  • Hamed Kadiyogo

    Hamed Kadiyogo

    Centre de Formation Professionnelle EMPRINT

    “Construire l’avenir de l’Afrique par la formation pratique et l’entrepreneuriat”

  • Matthew Santaspirt

    Matthew Santaspirt

    Savvas Learning Company

    “Transforming 21st Century Learning: Preparing Students for Career Success in a Rapidly Evolving World”

Keywords: TBA

Theme: TBA

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