Blue Economy Connect (BEC) empowers young professionals through networking, innovation, collaborations, and policy engagement to elevate Ghana & Africa's Blue Economy.
From training workshops to mentorship, funding, and policy advocacy, BEC equips young professionals with the skills and connections to thrive.
We already have over 300 youth connected on our WhatsApp platform and involved in opportunity sharing, discussion on relevant issues, and collaboration for outreach & field projects. The time for action is now. Join us let’s elevate Ghana & Africa’s blue economy!
Blue Economy Connect (BEC) is a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering the youth Ghana’s blue economy sector by providing a collaborative space for networking, capacity building, and innovation. BEC serves as a hub where young people, youth leaders, and youth-led organizations connect and network, share ideas and opportunities, co-create impactful projects, and build the skills and capacity needed to drive a sustainable and prosperous blue economy. We believe that when empowered, young people can create solutions that address both their needs & the evolving demands of the sector.
Providing training workshops, webinars, and mentorship programs to equip youth (especially students) with industry-relevant skills.
Engaging in environmental & community impacting projects as well as research & policy advocacy.
Providing access to jobs, internships, scholarships, and other career-enhancing opportunities.
Highlighting & spotlighting youth-led innovations & providing access to needed support.
Connecting early-career professionals across various blue economy sectors for knowledge exchange and partnerships.
Partnering with organizations, policymakers, and research institutions to shape a sustainable blue economy.
Blue Economy Campus Connect: 1st Student Engagement Sessions Coming Soon this June! Stay tune! Get in touch!