From September 22 – September 26, 2025, Anna Maria College will welcome senior government officials from Ghana for an Executive Training and Industry Engagement Program in partnership with the USA-Ghana Network. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Anna Maria’s growing role as a global hub for public service leadership and workforce development.
The partnership was formalized last month during a visit by a Ghanaian delegation to Anna Maria’s campus in Paxton, MA. The delegation led by the Honorable Ken Asafo-Adjei, Founder and President, USA-Ghana Network Inc. and Honorary Consul of Ghana in Worcester, MA was joined by DNA Bress-Biney (V), Personal Assistant to the Hon. Ken Asafo-Adjei, and Mr. Albert Acheampong, Programs and Logistics Lead. Anna Maria College’s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Chioma Ugochukwu led the campus delegation, which included several Anna Maria administrators and faculty members.
“This partnership between Anna Maria College and the USA-Ghana Network represents a bold step in capacity building and international collaboration. As we welcome Ghanaian officials to our campus, we are reaffirming our commitment to preparing ethical leaders,” said Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Chioma Ugochukwu. “Our partnership allows us to extend Anna Maria’s mission beyond borders, empowering government officials from Ghana with tools and strategies needed to advance good governance, sustainability, and security in their communities. It also opens the door to mutual learning while offering perspectives that enrich our classrooms and serve as a bridge to stronger institutions.”
The intensive two-week program is designed to strengthen leadership capacity and foster innovation across public sectors in Ghana. Participants will receive advanced training in leadership, governance, homeland security, finance, climate sustainability, and digital transformation, along with industry engagements at top U.S. institutions and agencies. At the conclusion of the training, participants will receive certificates of completion from Anna Maria College recognizing their achievements and reinforcing the institution’s growing reputation as a leader in workforce development and executive education.
The training sessions will cover a range of issues critical to today’s business and government leaders. Topics will include: Principles of good governance, Communication and conflict resolution, Mental Health First Aid, Emergency planning, Continuity planning, Economic development, Sustainability, Infrastructure management, Trends in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management.
The sessions will feature Anna Maria faculty as well as guest speakers from the region’s public safety and business community. The USA Ghana Network has established an online registration for participants at: https://www.usaghananetwork.com/
