Newmont Ahafo Learnership Programme Graduates 99 From Host Communities
The graduates in a pose for a group photograph Thirty young people from Newmont’s 10 host communities in Ahafo have graduated from the company’s Learnership Programme this year, bringing Read More... The post Newmont Ahafo Learnership Programme Graduates 99 From Host Communities appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Thirty young individuals from Newmont's ten host communities in Ahafo have successfully completed the company's Learnership Programme this year, marking a total of 99 graduates since 2023. This milestone underscores Newmont's dedication to nurturing local talent, enhancing skills, and creating opportunities for youth in the communities where it operates.
The Learnership Programme, a key component of Newmont's talent development initiatives, provides participants with technical training, mentorship, coaching, operational exposure, and workplace experience, equipping them with the necessary skills and hands-on experience to thrive in a contemporary mining environment.
Initially concentrating on Haul Truck Operations, the programme has since diversified to encompass Drill and Blast Operations and Process Plant Operations, thereby broadening pathways into the mining sector. Although the current Learnership Programme model was launched in 2023, it is rooted in Newmont's enduring commitment to local talent development.
Established in 2005, the Newmont Apprenticeship Programme has been instrumental in equipping community youth with the technical skills essential for careers at Newmont, its business partners, and other industries.
Since 2023, the introduction of the current Learnership Programme model has formalised this approach, offering additional avenues into the mining industry. Over the past four years, all ten host communities in Ahafo North and South have seen participants graduate, with 19 in 2023, 33 in 2024, 17 in 2025, and 30 in 2026. An impressive 96% employment rate among graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts illustrates the programme's effectiveness in merging industry-relevant training with mentorship and practical workplace experience.
Some graduates secure positions directly with Newmont, while others find roles with the company's third-party contractors. The employment outcomes for the 2026 cohort are currently being monitored as graduates transition into the workforce.
These achievements reflect the broader impact of Newmont's programmes on the communities it serves, embodying the company's Purpose of unearthing value sustainably to advance lives. By developing the skills, confidence, and experience necessary for young people to pursue meaningful careers, Newmont is not only creating skilled talent but also strengthening local capacity and enhancing employment opportunities, particularly in host communities.
As Newmont celebrates two decades of commercial operations in Ghana, initiatives like the Learnership Programme exemplify how investing in people continues to generate lasting value, bolster local capabilities, and improve employment prospects.
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