Green Business Training for Youth and Waste Workers 2026: Apply for the Two-Day Green Entrepreneurship Training Programme in Accra, Ghana
The Green Africa Youth Organization invites applications for a two-day capacity-building programme designed to equip young entrepreneurs and waste workers in Accra with green business skills. Selected participants will receive expert-led training, mentorship, and a certificate of completion.
Overview
The Green Business Training for Youth and Waste Workers 2026 is a two-day intensive capacity-building programme organized by the Green Africa Youth Organization (formerly known as the Youth Ecopreneurs Summit and Training). It is tailored for residents of Accra, Ghana, to help them establish, formalize, and scale environmentally sustainable businesses.
The curriculum combines expert-led sessions, workshops, and mentorship to cover critical topics such as business structuring, financial literacy, grant writing, digital marketing, and investor readiness.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training in green business development and operations.
- Practical skills in financial planning, budgeting, and investment readiness.
- Training on grant writing and accessing funding opportunities.
- Digital marketing and branding strategies to boost online visibility.
- Opportunities to connect with industry experts, mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs.
- A certificate awarded upon successful completion of the programme.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a resident of Accra, Ghana.
- Be between 16 and 35 years old.
- Operate an existing small-scale green business or possess a well-developed green business idea in sectors such as waste management, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, eco-friendly manufacturing, or related fields.
- Demonstrate a commitment to formalizing and expanding their business or idea.
- Be fully available to attend the complete two-day training programme.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official application form.
Deadline
Applications close on 14 August 2026.