{
  "id": 13033159,
  "title": "KTU partners NAYT Consult to equip students for employment opportunities in Germany",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ktu-partners-nayt-consult-to-equip-students-for-employment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T04:57:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ktu-partners-nayt-consult-to-equip-students-for-employment-opportunities-in-germany/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has formed a partnership with NAYT Consult Ltd, an international recruitment agency, to provide Ghanaian students with the necessary skills to enhance their employment prospects in Germany. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on October 2, 2026, at KTU's Vice Chancellor's Conference Room. The collaboration aims to equip students with German language skills and cultural knowledge, enabling them to pursue legitimate job opportunities in Europe, particularly in Germany.\n\nNAYT Consult, under the leadership of their Programmes Manager Ms Akua Agyapomah Oteng, will establish a German language program on the KTU campus. This program will allow students to acquire language proficiency alongside their academic and technical qualifications, thereby addressing youth employment challenges in Ghana while also responding to labor shortages in parts of Europe. Germany currently faces a shortage of over 200,000 workers, creating ample opportunities for well-trained foreign professionals.\n\nMr Agyenna Kesse-Tachi, CEO of NAYT Consult, explained that the initiative aligns with a vision initiated two years ago to make international language training more accessible to Ghanaian students. The program will provide students with the flexibility to decide whether to seek employment opportunities in Germany after completing their studies. According to Mr Kesse-Tachi, the program will help students gain language proficiency to either work in Germany or access verified international partners. NAYT Consult is committed to ethical recruitment, ensuring that Ghanaians seeking opportunities abroad are protected from exploitation by ensuring legitimate travel and work arrangements.\n\nKTU's Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Owusu, expressed his appreciation for the partnership, affirming its significance in line with the university's commitment to providing students with career-focused skills. He stated that German language competencies would enable students to secure jobs in Germany, thereby reinforcing the university's vision. Prof. Owusu called for the establishment of a joint team to oversee the program's implementation and ensure students acquire the required skills while promoting the initiative across the university.\n\nMs Oteng highlighted additional benefits beyond employment, pointing out that proficiency in German could lead to access to exchange programs in Europe, including Germany. She emphasized that learning the language would also broaden students' cultural perspectives, enriching their understanding of diverse cultures. Ms Oteng encouraged students to seize the opportunity to learn German and leverage the acquired skills to improve their prospects. The partnership between KTU and NAYT Consult aims to connect Ghanaian talent with international employment opportunities, providing students with essential language, cultural, and professional skills to navigate the global job market.",
  "summary": "Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with international recruitment agency NAYT Consult Ltd to equip students with German language skills and cultural knowledge to enhance their access to legitimate employment opportunities in Europe, particularly Germany. The agreement, signed on October 2, 2026, at the KTU Vice Chancellor’s Conference Room, forms…",
  "key_points": [
    "KTU partners with NAYT Consult to equip Ghanaian students for employment in Germany.",
    "German language program to be established at KTU campus by NAYT Consult.",
    "Partnership aims to address youth employment challenges and labor shortages in Europe."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}