AGL and Gonet Academy Launch Paid Internship for Graduates 

–As Logistics Company Country General Manager Delivers on Promise

Just over a week after standing before 863 graduates of Gonet Academy’s 14th Graduation Ceremony and pledging internship opportunities, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has begun making good on that commitment.

In what both institutions describe as an early milestone in their emerging strategic partnership, Gonet Academy has officially announced applications for four paid internship positions at AGL, offering graduates a direct pathway from professional training into one of Africa’s largest logistics companies.

The announcement fulfills a public commitment made by AGL Country General Manager, Mr. Rémi Ayikoué AMAVI, during the graduation ceremony held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Harvest Intercontinental Cathedral, Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia, where he challenged graduates to see the Academy not merely as a place to earn certificates or diplomas, but as a gateway to employment and career advancement.

“As you graduate from different sectors, obtaining certificates and diplomas in different courses, you have the opportunity to work with AGL. We are ready to work with Gonet Academy for an internship program for you,” Mr. AMAVI declared to applause from graduates and guests.

He further emphasized the scale of the organization, describing AGL as “the number one logistics company in Africa,” operating in 51 African countries with more than 23,000 employees. The launch of the paid internship program demonstrates that the graduation pledge was more than ceremonial rhetoric.

Rather than waiting months for discussions to materialize, AGL and Gonet Academy have translated their shared vision into an immediate opportunity for graduates. The internship program will recruit four graduates, one each in Human Resource Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Marketing Strategy & Brand Management, and Project Management.
Successful applicants will receive paid industry placements beginning July 15, 2026, subject to AGL confirmation.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree, have completed a relevant Gonet Academy professional program, be between 25 and 32 years old, and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Applications close on July 8, with interviews scheduled for July 10 and final selections to be announced on July 13.

A Partnership Taking Shape

The internship announcement represents the first tangible outcome of months of strategic engagement between Gonet Academy and Africa Global Logistics.

Senior officials from both institutions have held discussions aimed at establishing a structured partnership focused on workforce development, internship placement, professional training, and long-term recruitment.

During their most recent meeting, Mr. AMAVI outlined AGL’s ambitious expansion plans across Liberia and Africa.

The company currently employs about 70 staff members in Liberia, a figure expected to increase to 130 by the end of 2026 and to more than 200 by 2027. That expansion, he explained, requires a reliable pipeline of qualified professionals equipped with practical workplace skills.
“We are looking for a professional skill-based partnership that ensures we develop qualified human resources for our expanding operations,” Mr. AMAVI said during the strategic discussions.

He stressed that AGL is interested in long-term institutional partnerships capable of producing graduates who are ready for the workplace rather than short-term training engagements.

Building a Workforce Pipeline

For Gonet Academy, the internship initiative reflects its growing emphasis on linking professional education with employment opportunities.

During discussions with AGL, Gonet Academy’s Growth & Innovation Strategist, Mr. Charles G. Kpan Jr., highlighted the academy’s experience in internship management, workforce placement, and competency-based training. The Academy has trained more than 5,000 professionals since its establishment, while continually expanding programs designed to prepare graduates for industry.
Rather than limiting its role to classroom instruction, the Academy committed to managing the recruitment and evaluation process on behalf of AGL.

Following a competitive assessment, only one candidate will be selected in each internship category before recommendations are forwarded to AGL for final placement. The Academy will also continue mentoring the selected interns throughout their placement by monitoring performance, documenting learning outcomes, and maintaining regular engagement with both interns and the company.

Although only four graduates will immediately benefit from the current opportunity, the announcement signals something much larger. Corporate partnerships between educational institutions and employers remain relatively uncommon in Liberia, where graduates often struggle to obtain practical experience despite possessing academic qualifications. The collaboration demonstrates an emerging model in which employers become active participants in developing future talent rather than simply recruiting finished professionals. The arrangement, for AGL, offers access to graduates whose training can increasingly be aligned with industry needs, while for Gonet Academy, the arrangement strengthens its vision of producing graduates who are employable from the moment they complete their professional programs. The internship initiative also reflects broader changes in how professional education is evolving.

Across Africa, employers are placing greater emphasis on practical competencies, workplace readiness, and internship experience alongside academic credentials—which is the core of Gonet’s program.
By integrating structured internships into its graduate pathways, Gonet Academy is positioning itself to respond to those changing labor market expectations while helping bridge the gap between education and employment.

If successfully implemented, the initiative could serve as the foundation for a broader Memorandum of Understanding currently under discussion between the two institutions. Plans include curriculum alignment with industry needs, expanded internship opportunities, workforce capacity development, and long-term recruitment pipelines. For now, however, the immediate focus is on four graduates whose careers may begin exactly as Mr. AMAVI envisioned when he addressed the Cohort 14 graduating class.

His promise has now become an opportunity—one that could mark the beginning of a deeper partnership between academia and industry and provide a model for graduate employability in Liberia.