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The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre Equips Young Africans with Employable Skills in Energy and Sustainability

Published: 4th November 2026

The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre (TBHEC), KNUST, in collaboration with the Financing Energy Transition Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Network, Ghana, has successfully concluded a two-day short course on Energy and Sustainability.

The training brought together final-year students, postgraduate students, energy enthusiasts, and sustainability career seekers, with the aim of equipping young Africans with employable skills and practical knowledge within the energy and sustainability space.

The training session was led by the fellows of the Centre :  Dr. Charlotte Asiedu(Lead Instructor and Sustainability Expert) , Dr. Bismark Baah  , Dr. Ellis Akwaa-Sekyi, and Dr. God'sable Aidam as co-facilitators and Energy Finance experts  respectively.

 

Participants were equipped with knowledge and practical training  on Energy Systems, Carbon Accounting and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) assessment tools needed to contribute to a more sustainable future and prepare them for careers in the rapidly growing energy and sustainability sector.

Trainees were provided with valuable insights into assessing an organization's sustainability performance.

The intensive sessions exposed trainees to practical global frameworks and tools designed to enhance career preparedness in the energy and sustainability sector while strengthening their professional profiles.

A total of 20 participants, comprising 14 males and 6 females, took part in the two-day training programme.