The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment (MYDE) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Design and Technology Institute (DTI) to strengthen industry-led skills development and prepare young Ghanaians for the demands of the modern labor market. The partnership seeks to bridge the gap between education and employment by expanding access to practical skills training, entrepreneurship programmes, structured internships, workplace readiness initiatives, and digital skills development. He said these issues require stronger collaboration between government and institutions with proven expertise in innovation and skills development. Under the agreement, the Ministry will provide policy direction and coordinate implementation through its national youth development platforms, while DTI will contribute its expertise in competency-based training, curriculum development, workforce preparation, and industry engagement. The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment noted that the initiative would complement existing government youth programmes by expanding opportunities and promoting collaboration, instead of duplicating ongoing interventions.