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Ghana Employs 90,000 Young People in Government Programs
Solutions•May 23

Ghana Employs 90,000 Young People in Government Programs

Ghana's Youth Ministry has put nearly 90,000 young people to work in the past year through government employment programs. Every participant is being paid on time, marking a major step forward in tackling youth unemployment.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana Becomes West Africa's Hub for Skills Training
Solutions•Apr 19

Ghana Becomes West Africa's Hub for Skills Training

A Ghanaian vocational school just graduated 124 students from three countries, signaling Ghana's rise as West Africa's go-to destination for job-ready skills. Students from Nigeria and Sierra Leone are now choosing Ghana to learn trades that lead straight to employment.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
Ghana Grads With Disabilities Demand Jobs, Push for Change
Acts of Kindness•Feb 8

Ghana Grads With Disabilities Demand Jobs, Push for Change

Hundreds of qualified graduates with disabilities in Ghana are calling for equal employment opportunities after years without work. Their push for a five percent job quota could transform hiring across Africa.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana Firm Tackles Youth Unemployment Through Skills Training
Solutions•Feb 14

Ghana Firm Tackles Youth Unemployment Through Skills Training

A Kasoa-based consultancy is building bridges between Ghana's graduates and employers through targeted training programs. MasterMinds Resources focuses on closing the skills gap that leaves many young Africans jobless despite their education.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana Summit Unites AI Education With Youth Jobs
Solutions•Jan 22

Ghana Summit Unites AI Education With Youth Jobs

Ghana is bridging the gap between AI education policy and real job opportunities through a landmark summit connecting ministries, students, and innovators. The Pan African AI & Innovation Summit aims to turn digital skills into actual employment for Africa's youth.

Google News - Africa Innovation•3 min read
Ghana Partners DTI to Train 40,000 Youth in Tech Skills
Solutions•Sep 16

Ghana Partners DTI to Train 40,000 Youth in Tech Skills

Ghana's national education service just partnered with a tech training nonprofit to prepare thousands of young people for real jobs. The collaboration tackles a major problem: graduates who can't find work because they lack practical skills employers need.

Google News - Ghana Development•3 min read
Ghana Partners to Close Skills Gap for 261 TVET Schools
Solutions•Sep 15

Ghana Partners to Close Skills Gap for 261 TVET Schools

Ghana's national vocational training service just partnered with a leading skills institute to transform how 261 schools prepare young people for real jobs. The collaboration tackles a critical problem: graduates waiting years for work because they lack practical skills employers actually need.

Google News - Ghana Development•3 min read
Ghana Minister Pledges Jobs for Graduates with Disabilities
Acts of Kindness•Feb 11

Ghana Minister Pledges Jobs for Graduates with Disabilities

Ghana's Gender Minister is taking action after unemployed graduates with disabilities called for better access to public sector jobs. The government promised new tracking systems and stronger enforcement of disability employment quotas.

Myjoyonline Ghana•3 min read
Ghana Plans 100,000 New Jobs in Outsourcing Sector
Solutions•Sep 1

Ghana Plans 100,000 New Jobs in Outsourcing Sector

Ghana's government and business leaders just unveiled an ambitious plan to create 100,000 jobs through growing the country's outsourcing industry. The SERVE24 proposal could transform employment opportunities for thousands of Ghanaians.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes
Sports•Feb 26

Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes

Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
Ghana Plants 31 Million Trees to Restore Degraded Forests
Daily Mix•Jul 16

Ghana Plants 31 Million Trees to Restore Degraded Forests

Ghana's ambitious tree planting initiative successfully planted 31 million seedlings in 2025, restoring over 23,000 hectares of degraded land. The program continues this year with 2,719 young forest champions leading the charge to make Ghana green again.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana Recovers $1.8M in Stolen Pension Funds for Workers
Solutions•Apr 9

Ghana Recovers $1.8M in Stolen Pension Funds for Workers

Ghana's pension watchdog has recovered over $1.8 million from employers who withheld workers' retirement money. The crackdown protects thousands of workers who were being quietly robbed of their future security.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana Trains 2,000 Youth in Paid Apprenticeships
Acts of Kindness•Feb 17

Ghana Trains 2,000 Youth in Paid Apprenticeships

Ghana's National Apprenticeship Programme is equipping 2,000 young people with vocational skills, covering full training costs and providing modern tools to both students and master craftspeople. The government pays training fees directly to trainers through the Bank of Ghana, ensuring transparency and eliminating corruption risks.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana President Pushes Law to Criminalize 'Sex for Jobs
Solutions•May 6

Ghana President Pushes Law to Criminalize 'Sex for Jobs

President John Mahama is calling for a dedicated law to make demanding sex in exchange for employment a criminal offense in Ghana. The move tackles a widespread but rarely prosecuted form of workplace exploitation that particularly affects young women.

DW News•3 min read
Ghana Career Fair Connects Youth to Jobs in September
Solutions•Aug 1

Ghana Career Fair Connects Youth to Jobs in September

Young Ghanaians will get direct access to employers, training programs, and career guidance at a major job fair this September. The event focuses on practical skills that companies are actively hiring for right now.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
World Bank Backs Ghana Reforestation and Youth Jobs
Planet Wins•Feb 18

World Bank Backs Ghana Reforestation and Youth Jobs

Ghana is partnering with the World Bank to restore its forests while creating thousands of jobs for young people. The collaboration includes tree planting programs, forest protection training, and agroforestry projects that could transform rural economies.

Google News - Reforestation•2 min read
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Acts of Kindness•Aug 8

Ghana President Backs Scout Program for Youth Skills

President Mahama is throwing his support behind Ghana's Scout Association to help young people build the skills employers actually want. The move could expand character-building programs to thousands more youth across the country.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
Ghana Charts Path to Cut Youth Unemployment by 14.8%
Solutions•Jan 22

Ghana Charts Path to Cut Youth Unemployment by 14.8%

Ghana is turning to the Asian Tigers' proven playbook to tackle youth unemployment: technical training that matches real job demands. The strategy could transform 14.8% youth unemployment into economic growth.

Regional: ghana development success (GH)•2 min read
Ghana President Pushes to Criminalize Sex-for-Jobs
Solutions•May 6

Ghana President Pushes to Criminalize Sex-for-Jobs

Ghana's president wants to make "sex for jobs" coercion a criminal offense after a student challenged him on gender inequality. The move could close a legal gap that activists say leaves vulnerable job seekers without protection.

DW News•3 min read
Ghana Plans 100,000 Jobs in New Care Economy Program
Solutions•Aug 14

Ghana Plans 100,000 Jobs in New Care Economy Program

Ghana is launching a domestic care economy program in 2025 that aims to create 100,000 jobs for young people. The initiative tackles youth unemployment while meeting growing demand for care services.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read

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