• Sirius Skills launched in 2025 to address Ghana’s digital skills gap.
• The platform offers employer-aligned programs in data analysis, project management and digital fundamentals.
• Founder Ariel Garraway says the model emphasizes hands-on deliverables and direct employer engagement.

Sirius Skills has launched an online learning platform that targets Ghana’s widening digital skills gap as labor market demand outpaces supply.

Founder Ariel Garraway launched the startup in 2025 to bridge the divide between traditional education systems and evolving employer requirements.

The platform offers structured training programs that address current market needs. The curriculum focuses on high-demand fields such as data analysis, project management, leadership and foundational digital skills.

Sirius Skills differentiates itself through a practical learning model. The platform prioritizes deliverables and job-ready competencies over purely theoretical instruction. Learners complete applied projects throughout their training, which supports professional integration or career progression.

“Learners also participate in a structured community environment that reinforces accountability and collaboration. This setup mirrors real-world working conditions and helps employers assess readiness beyond technical knowledge alone.” Garraway said.

The company also positions the platform as a bridge between employers and available talent. Sirius Skills works with companies to identify internal skills gaps and designs tailored learning pathways. The company says this approach reduces onboarding costs and strengthens organizational innovation capacity.

“We are actively conducting interviews with employers across Ghana to align our training program with the skills they are looking for. Our training is designed to meet real recruitment expectations,” the startup said.

African and global economies are accelerating digital transformation efforts. Sirius Skills seeks to address one of the sector’s most pressing constraints: building a workforce that meets current and future technology market demands.

This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum