• Ghana plans digital skills training for 350,000 youth with Code Raccoon
• Program to teach coding, AI, and cybersecurity over three months
• Builds on Ghana’s broader “One Million Coders” initiative launched in April

Ghana is exploring a partnership with private firm Code Raccoon to train 350,000 young people in digital skills, according to a recent government statement.

Digital Technologies Minister Samuel George met with a Code Raccoon delegation on Thursday, September 4, to discuss a three-month training program valued at 4 million euros ($4.7 million). The initiative will be supplemented by an annual software development course.

The curriculum, which has been piloted in Germany, will focus on high-demand skills such as Python and JavaScript programming, along with modules on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The government aims for the program to be accredited by both the state and major global technology companies.

"This initiative aligns with our national vision of creating a digital workforce ready for the opportunities of the AI-driven economy. With the right partnerships, we can empower our young people with the skills to thrive locally and internationally," the statement read. 

The move builds on Ghana's "One Million Coders" program, a four-year initiative launched in April to provide essential digital training to one million Ghanaians. The government had previously engaged in discussions with local tech company TECHAiDE, which offers an offline learning management system called Asanka.