Pre-employment training and a first step into the industry.
Skills and pathways into trades where women are under-represented.
Access to training and careers beyond the main urban centres.
We aim to expand access to construction careers for young people, women and underserved communities through skills development and industry connections.
We promote hands-on, industry-relevant training that equips people with the practical skills needed to work in Ghana’s construction sector.
We promote sustainable building practices that improve resource efficiency and help the construction workforce respond to climate-related challenges.
We seek to connect employers, contractors, professional bodies and training institutions to align skills development with real industry needs.
The Construction Skills Institute (CSI) is a Ghanaian non-governmental organisation established to address the shortage of skilled, certified, industry-ready, and climate-competent construction professionals. CSI aims to bridge the gap between vocational training and industry needs through practical skills development, certification pathways, industry collaboration, and climate-responsive construction education.
CSI focuses on five key areas: technical and vocational skills development, certification and competency development, youth employment and inclusion, green and climate-resilient construction, and industry partnerships. These priorities aim to strengthen construction skills, improve workmanship, promote sustainable building practices, and prepare a competent workforce for Ghana’s construction industry.
CSI welcomes partnerships with development agencies, donor organisations, government institutions, construction companies, industry stakeholders, professional bodies, and educational institutions. We are open to collaborating with organisations and individuals who share our commitment to skills development, employment opportunities, and sustainable construction in Ghana.
Organisations can support CSI through project funding, donations of training equipment and materials, curriculum development, technical assistance, certification support, and industry placements for trainees. Partners can also collaborate with CSI to develop and implement practical training programmes that respond to the needs of Ghana’s construction industry.
CSI aims to bridge the gap between vocational training and industry requirements by promoting practical, industry-relevant skills development, competency assessment, and certification pathways. Through collaboration with employers, contractors, and training institutions, CSI seeks to help young people, women, and underserved communities access meaningful employment while supporting a more skilled and productive construction workforce.