The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) will lead a €2m EU-funded project aimed at addressing the country’s skills gap in renewable energy.
The Ignite project will upskill 300 unemployed technical and vocational education and training graduates, train 40 qualified trainers, and update qualifications to meet industry requirements. Funding will be disbursed over a 24-month period beginning in October 2025.
Namibia recorded an overall strict unemployment rate of 37% in 2023, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency, underlining the challenge of building a workforce ready for the green hydrogen sector.
Speaking at a ceremony held at the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology campus, Jozef Sikela, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, said the grant would help “[shape] the workforce” that can drive Namibia’s green future.
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