The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has praised The Ghana Report for its innovative initiative to bring together public and private sector players to address the nation’s unemployment issue. At the launch of The Ghana Report Jobs and Entrepreneurship Fair on Friday, September 6, at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel, Mr. Kwasi Afriyie, the Corporate Affairs Director of YEA, expressed the agency’s support and commitment to partner with The Ghana Report.
Citing the security threat that unemployment poses to Ghana, Mr. Afriyie pledged YEA’s support to ensure the success of the job expo. “We are happy to be partners of The Ghana Report because they are championing an agenda that falls directly in line with our current policy direction as an agency,” he said.
The Ghana Report Jobs and Entrepreneurship Fair, scheduled to take place from Thursday, September 19, to Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Independence Square and the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), aims to provide over 5000 sustainable jobs to the youth. The event will bring together employers, entrepreneurs, job seekers, and innovators to explore employment opportunities.
The Group Chief Executive of I-ZAR, Rashida Saani, emphasized that the fair will give Ghanaian youth the opportunity to thrive and shine. “This event will provide a fair platform for the youth to showcase their talents and innovation and access employment opportunities on a level playing field,” she said.
The fair will feature talk sessions, rapid skill acquisition programs, entrepreneurship support, job matching, and a musical concert. Job seekers, entrepreneurs, and employers are encouraged to register by calling 0244985099/0534521655 or visiting (link unavailable)
Ms. Rashida Saani, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Report, noted that unemployment remains a major challenge that needs to be addressed due to its dire implications on the country. “Aside from reporting on the issue, we saw it prudent to organize such an event as part of our corporate social responsibility to implement initiatives to address the challenge,” she said.
Key Highlights:
– The Ghana Report Jobs and Entrepreneurship Fair will take place from September 19 to October 5, 2024.
– Over 5000 sustainable jobs will be provided to the youth.
– The event will feature talk sessions, rapid skill acquisition programs, entrepreneurship support, job matching, and a musical concert.
– Job seekers, entrepreneurs, and employers can register by calling 0244985099/0534521655 or visiting jobs.theghanareport.com.
About The Ghana Report:
The Ghana Report is a subsidiary of I-ZAR Group and the winner of the Best News Portal of the Year and the Best Portal in Corporate Social Responsibilities at the 25th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards.
