Ghana is set to host an all-important Career Development and Entrepreneurship Conference this year, with a focus on finding solutions to the increasing and pressing challenges of unemployment and underemployment among the Ghanaian youth.
The conference which is scheduled to take place this year at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) will bring together industry experts, career coaches, educators, and aspiring professionals to discuss key opportunities in industries namely; real estate, agri-business and aqua-culture, food & beverages and Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Additionally, the conference will provide a platform for networking, learning, and skill enhancement.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and networking sessions to learn about career assessments, individual development plans, job rotations, coaching, internships, entrepreneurship support, and continuous learning opportunities.
“We believe that career development is an ongoing, lifelong process that helps individuals achieve career aspirations, enhance their employability and develop a sense of purpose and fulfilment in their work,” said a member of the organizing team. He further stated, “This conference aims to help individuals take ownership of their careers, make informed decisions, and navigate the ever-changing work environment with confidence and purpose.”
Furthermore, the conference is open to unemployed individuals, recruitment agencies, non-governmental organizations, government officials & policymakers, business agencies, undergraduate & graduate students, entrepreneurs & small business owners, and agri-business practitioners.
For this reason, the organizers will engage with major stakeholders and agencies within the government to help support the vision of alleviating the prevalent job-related challenges of the average Ghanaian youth, to achieve the objectives of a successful and inclusive participation during this conference.
On the whole, the end goal will be to help individuals build new skills, knowledge, and competence to enhance their performance and prepare future leaders and key talent for critical roles, while enabling individuals to take steps to learn and expand their professional network, strengthening individual communication skills, improve time management, and to work on understanding among others.