One Million Coders Programme targets 300,000 trainees in 2026 - GI-KACE Director
Fred Yeboah, Director of Research and Innovation (GI-KACE) and Member of the OMCP Implementation Committee, says the government's One Million Coders Programme is targeting the training of 300,000 people in 2026, as authorities expand access centres and digital skills opportunities across the country. According to Mr. Yeboah, "For this year, our target is 300,000," and "We have started the process of training 300,000 for 2026."
The initiative is scaling up through universities, district-level centres, and community-based partnerships. The programme is free for participants who possess a Ghana Card. Mr. Yeboah said, "From a charcoal seller to a professor, everybody has an opportunity," and that participants are encouraged to pursue structured career pathways in information technology.
Mr. Yeboah addressed concerns about verification challenges during registration, saying many issues stemmed from poor lighting. The programme is collaborating with industry partners to support trainees through mentorship, innovation support, and access to remote job opportunities. One partner is Industry Emerging Africa, which specialises in preparing young people for careers in the global technology industry.
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GI-KACE Director Fred Yeboah says the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP) aims to train 300,000 people by 2026. The initiative is expanding access to digital skills - but what challenges might trainees face?
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