The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has announced a strategic partnership with the global company, Atlas Professionals, to roll out the Greenhand Program, an offshore training program for youth.
This program has been successfully implemented in other countries, including Aberdeen in the UK, Brazil, and is currently underway in Suriname. Following these successes, the program will be rolled out in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, and Luderitz.
The Greenhand Program is designed to provide comprehensive offshore training, equipping Namibian youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the oil & gas sector. This initiative is implemented in partnership with various international oil & gas drilling companies and international oil companies.
NYEF is excited to leverage this opportunity to bring this training to Namibia, marking the first time it will be offered in the country, and it will be provided free of charge. Commenting on this partnership, Dorriane Zammit, the International Business Development Manager of Atlas Professionals, expressed her enthusiasm: “I am super excited to be working with the Namibia Youth Energy Forum and other stakeholders in the country to provide this training opportunity. This program has seen great success in the UK, Brazil, and Suriname, and I am thrilled to bring it to Namibia to upskill the youth and maximize local content.”
Fanuel Shinedima, the Chairperson of the Namibia Youth Energy Forum, shared his excitement and gratitude: “We are very much excited and grateful to Atlas Professionals and all the stakeholders for making such an opportunity available for Namibian youth. This program will upskill our youth and provide them with meaningful participation in Namibia’s oil & gas sector. We call on all stakeholders to join us in supporting our various programs to ensure that youth across the country are empowered.”