Ghana Career and Migration Fair starts October 16

The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration, and Development will host this year's highly anticipated Ghana Career and Migration Fair from October 16 to 17 at the Golden Bean Hotel in Kumasi.?The annual event will provide a vital platform for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and businesses to offer direct access to over 60 recruiters, companies, and international organisations from both Europe and Ghana.The aim of the fair is to harness the development potential of migration and entrepreneurship as solutions to Ghana's youth unemployment and underemployment challenges.In addition to the networking opportunities, participants will gain valuable insights through panel discussions and breakout sessions focussing on emerging trends in the global labour market.This was in a statement from the organisers of the fair copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra.It is also organised in partnership with the Labour Department, Youth Employment Agency, Wealth and Jobs Agency, and the Delegation of German Industry in Ghana.The statement said participants would be introduced to alternative career paths, particularly in skills development and technical and vocational education and training.One of the highlights of the fair will be the opportunity for attendees to explore educational opportunities across Europe.It said experts from the German Academic Exchange Service, Campus France, and Erasmus+ will be available to guide students through the rich possibilities these programmes offer.?The experts will share key insights on accessing world-class education, helping students navigate the challenges and opportunities of studying abroad.In collaboration with the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, the statement said the Ghanaian-European Centre was committed to changing the employment landscape for the nation's youth.?The partnership has driven the success of the fairs, which have been held annually since 2018.Since its inception, the fair has expanded its reach to cities like Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani, an d Tamale, ensuring that more Ghanaians can benefit from the opportunities it provides.The statement said the fair had witnessed 19,000 participants across its six previous editions, with 1,277 securing employment, including 521 women.It said employers had found great value, with 450 exhibitors participating and 1,855 job vacancies showcased.?Notably, 78 per cent of exhibitors believe the fair effectively connects employers with qualified candidates.Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, with 81 per cent satisfied with the sessions, 93 per cent finding the event useful, and 95 per cent recommending it to others.Ghana faces the challenge of youth unemployment, which affects over 1.3 million young people aged 15 to 35.The seventh edition of the fair is expected to address these teeming challenges.Source: Ghana News Agency