TecHSeRVE Program
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Techserve Employability
Program
TechServe Employability Program
in collaboration with the Association of Ghana Startups
Creating structured opportunities for graduates to gain hands‑on work experience within Ghana's startup ecosystem while supporting startups with talent, innovation, and operational capacity.
About the Program
The TechServe Employability Program is an initiative implemented by the Association of Ghana Startups (AGS) in partnership with AFOS Foundation and WERise Network supported by the DigiVibe Project with the aim to bridge the gap between young graduates seeking practical industry experience and startup companies in Ghana looking for skilled Young professionals.
The program creates structured opportunities for graduates to gain hands-on work experience within Ghana’s startup ecosystem while supporting startups with talent, innovation, and operational capacity.
National Service Personnel are connected to startup companies across sectors including technology, agribusiness, fintech, healthtech, logistics, creative industries, climate innovation, education, and other digital services.
Program Objectives
- Support Ghanaian startups with access to skilled and motivated talent
- Promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation
- Facilitate mentorship, professional development, and workplace readiness
- Strengthen collaboration between academia, startups, industry, and the National Service ecosystem
- Enhance graduate employability through valuable workplace experiences
Why Startups?
Unlike traditional placements, startup environments expose graduates to dynamic work cultures and real-world challenges that accelerate professional growth.
- Gain practical and fast-paced work experience
- Develop problem-solving and innovation skills
- Work directly with founders and leadership teams
- Build entrepreneurial and digital competencies
- Take ownership of projects and responsibilities
- Learn adaptability, creativity, and teamwork
- Increase employability and career readiness
Program Structure
Startup Enrollment
Startups interested in hosting National Service Personnel will:
- Complete AGS membership, onboarding and profiling through AGS website
- Submit role descriptions and placement needs
- Provide supervision and learning opportunities
- Commit to professional work standards
Graduate Registration
Eligible graduates and NSS personnel will:
- Submit applications and professional profiles through AGS website
- Indicate preferred sectors and career interests
- Participate in screening and matching processes
Benefits
For NSS Personnel
- Gain industry‑relevant experience
- Build professional networks
- Improve digital and workplace skills
- Receive mentorship and exposure
- Enhance career and entrepreneurial readiness
- Access startup ecosystem opportunities
- Develop innovation and leadership capacity
- Receive monthly NSS allowances from Government + transportation allowance from startups
For Startup Companies
- Access motivated young talent
- Strengthen operational capacity
- Support youth employment and skills development
- Build future talent pipelines
- Increase productivity and innovation support
Program Impact Vision
- Youth employment and skills development
- Startup ecosystem growth
- Increased innovation capacity
- Digital transformation
- Entrepreneurship development
- Economic inclusion and empowerment
By connecting graduates with startups, the program seeks to nurture the next generation of innovators, builders, and leaders for Ghana and Africa.
Program Partners & Collaborators
AFOS
AFOS provides strategic leadership and oversight for the TechServe Employability Program, ensuring alignment with national youth employment and innovation goals.
WERise Network
WERise serves as the implementation partner, driving on‑the‑ground execution, community engagement, and capacity building for women‑led enterprises and graduates.
Our Collaborators
Proudly supported by our collaborating partners
TechServe Employability Program – In Action
The TechServe Employability Program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and career readiness training to equip graduates for Ghana's startup ecosystem.
TechServe Employability Program – building the next generation of innovators.
Ready to launch your career in Ghana's startup ecosystem?
Join the TechServe Employability Program as a National Service Personnel or enroll your startup to host talent.
