As a partner of the Digital Skills Campaign led by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), AmaliTech had committed to providing over 3,000 young people with digital skills training and creating at least 1,000 jobs in Ghana and Rwanda by 2025. It was in this context that AmaliTech, in partnership with ILO and ITU, conducted a knowledge-sharing webinar on “Aligning skills with demand: The power of market-oriented training.”

The webinar explored market-aligned training methodologies employed by AmaliTech in collaboration with sovanta. By focusing on exemplary practices, AmaliTech, sovanta, and UNICEF's GenU aimed to underscore the significant impact of such educational models on youth empowerment and industrial competency.

Objectives:

• Highlight the importance of market-driven skills training;
• Present approaches in inclusive skill development programmes that pave the way for market-aligned training and ensuing job prospects; and
• Offer a collaborative forum for dialogue with ILO and YouthForesight partners.

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Speakers:

Lois Young - CSR Team Lead, AmaliTech
moderator

Lois Young is a dedicated technology enthusiast and the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Team Lead at AmaliTech Ghana Ltd. She has spearheaded and overseen the training of over 2000 children in Africa in and game development, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Committed to bridging the gender gap in tech, Lois has led initiatives empowering women, girls, and persons with disabilities in technology. Her extensive project management expertise has driven successful community projects, making a profound social impact through her leadership and technical skills.


Salami Suleiman - Head of Training, AmaliTech
panelist

Salami Suleiman is a dynamic leader transforming tech education in Ghana. As Head of Training at AmaliTech, he has spearheaded the development and implementation of digital skills training programs that have resulted in over 200 successful career placements. Salami is a passionate advocate for bridging the skills gap in Ghana’s tech sector. His expertise lies in developing market-oriented training solutions that empower individuals with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy. 


Dominik Steinkönig - Senior Project Manager and Delivery Manager, sovanta AG
panelist

Dominik Steinkönig is an experienced Senior Project Manager and Delivery Manager with 7 years of expertise in leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects across various industries, including retail, logistics, and technology. He is skilled in Agile methodologies and has successfully managed large-scale international projects, fostering collaboration and innovation. Dominik is also recognized for his leadership in mentoring teams, driving project success, and implementing best practices in project management and delivery at sovanta AG.


Iris Caluag - Passport to Earning (P2E) Global Coordinator, Generation Unlimited
panelist

Iris Caluag is a development professional with extensive experience managing multi-country programs focused on youth skills and employment. Iris currently coordinates the global Passport to Earning (P2E) program as part of UNICEF Generation Unlimited. She has previously led initiatives with UNICEF, ADB, and Plan International, emphasizing gender equality and meaningful youth engagement alongside skills development and employment to empower marginalized youth, particularly young women, through education and employment programs.


Bentil Okyere Boadu - Front-end Developer,AmaliTech/sovanta AG
panelist

Bentil is a proficient front-end engineer and SAP Fiori developer with a solid foundation in full-stack development who has demonstrated a history of delivering top-tier web applications. After successful completion of his graduate training programme at AmaliTech Training Academy in Ghana, he joined AmaliTech Services GmbH in Takoradi as frontend developer. As an external employee on Sovanta projects, he focuses on developing and customizing SAP Fiori applications, ensuring they align with business needs and adhere to SAP’s design principles. His work is centered on enhancing user experience, boosting product quality and collaborating efficiently with cross-functional teams.

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