Officials of Sigma and TVET at the event
Platinum Impex Limited, operating under the brand Sigma Appliances, has announced a strategic partnership with the Ghana TVET Service to launch “Sigma for TVET”, a long-term programme designed to bridge the country’s skills gap in modern electrical and domestic-appliance technologies.
The initiative will equip technicians with practical, industry-relevant skills and create direct pathways from training into internships and employment.
Built around three interlocking pillars – upgrading TVET infrastructure, strengthening instructor capacity, and facilitating employment pathways – the programme aims to deliver a sustained, systemic contribution to Ghana’s technical and vocational education sector.
Selected TVET institutions will be fitted with purpose-built Sigma Tech-Ready Labs, containing a full range of modern appliances, diagnostic equipment, and workshop resources to give learners hands-on experience with the systems they will encounter in the workplace.
Complementing the physical infrastructure, a rigorous Train-the-Trainer programme will upskill instructors in the latest technologies and competency-based approaches, ensuring the new facilities are used to their full potential.
A dedicated Sigma apprenticeship and job placement pathway will also offer high-performing graduates practical industry placements and clear recruitment opportunities within Sigma’s nationwide service and retail network.
The initiative is expected to raise the quality and employability of technical graduates, enhance after-sales and maintenance standards across the country, and contribute to Ghana’s broader economic development by fostering an adaptable, industry-ready workforce.
“This initiative is not merely a corporate social responsibility project; it is a strategic investment in Ghana’s technical future,” said Ahmad Taan, General Manager at Platinum Impex Limited.
“Sigma has long been present in Ghanaian homes. Through this partnership with the Ghana TVET Service, we are committed to developing the skilled workforce that will install, maintain, and service the appliances of tomorrow, and to ensuring our support has a sustainable, system-wide impact,” he added.
Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, Eng. Dr. Eric Adzroe, welcomed the collaboration.
“This partnership exemplifies how private-sector engagement can deliver tangible benefits for students and strengthen the national economy. It aligns with our mandate to provide demand-driven skills and to make TVET an attractive, viable career pathway for Ghanaian young people,” he said.
Marie D. Sam, Marketing Manager at Platinum Impex Limited, added, “From January 2026, for every Sigma Appliance purchased, consumers will be contributing to the Sigma for TVET initiative.”
“This programme is built on a model of sustainable shared commitment and collaboration, bringing together the private sector, government institutions, and consumers to ensure a lasting impact. By choosing a Sigma appliance, consumers are not only selecting a quality and affordable product but are also participating directly in building Ghana’s technical future,” he stated.
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