The Ready for Inclusive Sustainable Employment and Entrepreneurship (RISE/E) Initiative is a transformative global program aimed at promoting inclusive economic opportunities for young people with disabilities. As part of this initiative, Sightsavers, in partnership with the Ghana Blind Union (GBU) and funded by the Standard Chartered Foundation, has launched a targeted opportunity for youth with disabilities in Ghana.
The program, known as the Futuremakers RISE/E Accenture Skills to Succeed (S2S) Programme, focuses specifically on equipping young job seekers with disabilities with essential employability skills, digital capabilities, and career readiness training to improve their chances of securing meaningful employment.
This initiative forms part of the broader RISE/E program that works across several countries including Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda, addressing employment barriers faced by people with disabilities and supporting inclusive labor market participation.
Through this program, young people with disabilities will gain practical knowledge, job search skills, and professional development opportunities that prepare them for competitive job markets and inclusive workplaces.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
About the RISE/E Initiative
The Ready for Inclusive Sustainable Employment and Entrepreneurship (RISE/E) initiative was developed to address the systemic barriers that prevent young people with disabilities from accessing employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Globally, there are between 180 million and 220 million young people with disabilities, and nearly 80 percent live in developing countries. Many of these young individuals face significant obstacles when trying to find jobs that offer fair wages, career growth, and workplace rights.
Young women with disabilities often encounter even greater challenges due to both gender and disability-related discrimination.
The RISE/E initiative aims to break these barriers by:
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Building employability skills
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Supporting entrepreneurship development
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Strengthening employer inclusion
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Creating partnerships across labor market systems
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Promoting disability-inclusive employment policies
The Futuremakers RISE/E Accenture Skills to Succeed (S2S) Programme – Ghana
The Futuremakers RISE/E Accenture Skills to Succeed Programme is a specialized employability training initiative designed specifically for young job seekers with disabilities in Ghana.
This program is implemented by Sightsavers in partnership with the Ghana Blind Union (GBU) and supported by the Standard Chartered Foundation under the Futuremakers initiative.
The program focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in the modern workplace.
Key areas of training include:
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Job readiness and career preparation
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Professional communication skills
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Workplace confidence and soft skills
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Digital and technology-based job search tools
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Resume and job application preparation
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Interview preparation techniques
Through these training sessions, participants will become better prepared to navigate job markets, communicate with employers, and secure employment opportunities.
Who Should Apply
The program is specifically designed for young people with disabilities living in Accra, Ghana who are seeking employment and want to improve their employability skills.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
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Be between 18 and 35 years old
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Be a person living with a disability
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Be currently residing in Accra, Ghana
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Demonstrate a strong interest in improving employability and job readiness
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Have access to a smartphone, laptop, or computer with internet connectivity
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Be able to dedicate at least three hours per week to participate in training activities
Applicants should be motivated to develop new skills and take active steps toward securing employment.
Why the RISE/E Ghana Programme Matters
The RISE/E Ghana employability training programme addresses a critical challenge: the lack of inclusive employment opportunities for young people with disabilities.
By providing job readiness training, career guidance, and employer engagement support, the initiative helps young people build the confidence and skills necessary to participate in the workforce.
The program contributes to:
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Reducing unemployment among youth with disabilities
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Promoting inclusive workplaces
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Strengthening economic independence
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Supporting disability-inclusive development
Ultimately, the initiative helps ensure that young people with disabilities can access dignified work and contribute meaningfully to their communities and economies.
Programme Structure and Learning Format
The Futuremakers RISE/E Accenture Skills to Succeed Programme is designed to be accessible and flexible, allowing participants to develop their skills through structured learning sessions.
Participants are expected to commit approximately three hours per week throughout the program duration.
The training focuses on practical employability development, including:
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Career planning
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Job search strategies
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Professional communication
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Workplace etiquette
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Digital literacy
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Interview readiness
This structure ensures that participants can balance training with other personal responsibilities while gaining valuable career development skills.
Participant Recruitment Process
To participate in the program, interested candidates must complete a short questionnaire that takes approximately 5–10 minutes.
The questionnaire helps the project team understand:
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Applicants’ educational background
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Current employment status
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Skills development needs
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Accessibility requirements
The information collected allows the program team to identify suitable candidates and provide targeted training support.
Monitoring and Evaluation of the Programme
If an applicant is selected for the program, the project team will monitor participants’ progress throughout the training period.
The program also includes a follow-up evaluation approximately six months after the training to assess whether the skills gained helped participants:
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Improve their employability
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Secure employment
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Develop professional skills
Participants may be contacted for follow-up surveys if they provide consent.
Data Privacy and Participant Protection
Sightsavers is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all applicants.
Important privacy considerations include:
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All personal data will be stored securely
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Information provided will only be used by the project team
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No personal details will be shared publicly
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Participants can request that their data be removed from project records
Some questions in the questionnaire may involve personal information. However, all responses will remain confidential and will not be disclosed outside the project team.
Optional Employer Referral Opportunities
Occasionally, employers seeking to recruit people with disabilities may request assistance from Sightsavers in identifying suitable job candidates.
Participants may choose whether or not to allow the project team to share limited information with employers, including:
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Name
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Contact details
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Gender
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Education level
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Reasonable workplace accommodation requirements
Providing this permission is optional and will not affect the application process.
Safeguarding and Ethical Standards
Participants in the RISE/E program have the right to be treated fairly, respectfully, and without discrimination or harassment.
If any participant experiences inappropriate behavior during the project, they may report concerns to the designated safeguarding contacts.
Safeguarding contacts include:
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Nicholas Adzaho
Email: nadzaho@sightsavers.org -
Ruth Atengdem (Country Safeguarding Lead)
Email: ratengdem@sightsavers.org
Participants may also report concerns through the Sightsavers Accountability Platform.
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