ROGEAP ASPIRE Program 2026 for Young Africans

The ROGEAP ASPIRE Program 2026 is a training initiative to develop the skills of women and young men for solar installation in the off-grid energy sector. It aims to support regional ecosystem development for stand-alone solar systems, creating job opportunities and strengthening the solar value chain in ECOWAS and related African countries. Participants become certified regional installers with access to the off-grid solar market across ECOWAS and sub-Saharan Africa.

Access to practice as a certified installer within ECOWAS; high-quality solar installations within ECOWAS member states; strengthened consumer confidence in regional solar installations; established career path for solar installers.

Applicants must be a national of Cameroon, Cape Verde, or Côte d’Ivoire, be physically and mentally fit to work at heights in a hot environment, and hold a professional diploma in renewable energy, electrical engineering or a relevant technical diploma (national or international).

Visit the program website for more information and application details.