Nine trainers and trainees from the Ghana YMCA Media Hub gained valuable professional experience by providing media coverage for the Africa Energy Technology Conference held at the Labadi Beach Resort in Accra.
The conference, organised under the theme, “From Borders to Bridges: Driving Intra-African Trade and Development through Energy and Technology Services,” brought together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, investors and other key stakeholders to discuss practical approaches to advancing Africa’s energy transition, technological development and regional trade integration.
Among the distinguished personalities who participated in the conference were the Chief of Staff of the Republic of Ghana, Mr. Julius Debrah, and the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor. Other influential speakers and industry experts also contributed to discussions on strengthening energy systems, expanding technological innovation and promoting greater economic cooperation across the African continent.
The Ghana YMCA Media Hub team supported the conference through professional photography, videography and other media production services. Their involvement enabled the trainers and trainees to apply their technical and creative skills in a high-level professional environment while contributing to the effective documentation and visibility of the event.
Working within a major continental conference provided the young media practitioners with practical experience in event coverage, visual storytelling, teamwork, client engagement and content production. It also exposed them to professional standards and the demands associated with delivering quality media services during large-scale events.
The engagement represents an important step in bridging the gap between classroom-based training and real-world professional practice. Through such opportunities, Media Hub trainees are able to strengthen their portfolios, build professional networks and gain the confidence required to pursue careers and entrepreneurial opportunities within the creative and digital media industries.
The assignment further demonstrates the growing capacity of the Ghana YMCA Media Hub to provide quality media services while creating employment and practical learning opportunities for young people. It highlights how skills development programmes can prepare young creatives to contribute meaningfully to major national and international events.
This initiative strongly reflects the Meaningful Work pillar of the World YMCA Vision 2030, which seeks to equip young people with relevant skills, professional opportunities and pathways to dignified and sustainable livelihoods.
By involving young people in practical media assignments, Ghana YMCA continues to promote learning through experience while supporting participants to transform their creativity into valuable and income-generating professional competencies.
The participation of the nine trainers and trainees at the Africa Energy Technology Conference stands as a clear example of Meaningful Work in action, empowering young people through professional exposure, practical experience and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s development.
