Ghana: Youth Education, Skills Development, and Mentorship Are Imperative for Ghana's Economic Future

Ghana: Youth Education, Skills Development, and Mentorship Are Imperative for Ghana's Economic Future

Ghana stands at a demographic crossroads. With more than one third of the population under the age of 15 and a youth unemployment rate of around 12.1 per cent, the country's long-term stability depends on how effectively it prepares its young people for the future of work. Across Africa, the challenge is even more pronounced: one in three young people is unemployed or discouraged, while another third is vulnerably employed.

Youth Education, Skills Development and Mentorship are Imperative for Ghana’s Economic Future

Ghana stands at a demographic crossroads. With more than one third of the population under the age of 15 and a youth unemployment rate of around 12.1%, the country’s long-term stability depends on how effectively it prepares its young people for the future of work. Across Africa, the challenge is even more pronounced: one in three young people is unemployed or discouraged, while another third is vulnerably employed. These figures point to a clea…