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Published on 2024-02-08 04:59:15
The article outlines various proposed initiatives by Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, aimed at transforming the education and job landscape for Ghanaian youth. Each initiative is designed to address specific challenges and opportunities faced by the youth, with a focus on creating more job opportunities, developing skills, and fostering economic prosperity.
One of the key proposals is the revamping of the National Service Scheme. Bawumia plans to make national service optional for students who secure employment after completing their education. This move aims to incentivize companies to actively recruit from campuses, fostering a more direct and efficient transition from education to the workforce.
Recognizing the demand for skilled professionals in the medical and legal fields, Bawumia pledges to expand infrastructure at medical schools and the Ghana Law School. This initiative aims to increase student admissions, addressing the shortage of healthcare and legal professionals in the country.
Bawumia also envisions the establishment of the Ghana School Sports Secretariat, which will work towards making Ghana a hub for emerging sports in Africa. By fostering collaborations with international bodies like the NBA and NFL, Bawumia aims to create more opportunities for young athletes.
To simplify passport acquisition, Bawumia proposes a seamless process for Ghanacard holders. By integrating passport information into the Ghana card, holders will only need to pay a fee through their mobile phones, making passports more accessible to Ghanaians at home and abroad.
Acknowledging the importance of a robust telecoms industry for digitalization and economic growth, Bawumia commits to reducing the cost of data, making it more affordable for ordinary Ghanaians, and enhancing digital inclusion.
Embracing the demands of the fourth industrial revolution, Bawumia plans to reposition the education system towards STEM, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and vocational skills. This includes implementing coding and robotics in senior high schools and providing laptops to students, as well as a One-student one laptop policy for tertiary students.
Bawumia also envisions a digitally skilled workforce for the fourth industrial revolution. Collaborating with the private sector, he plans to train at least 1,000,000 youth in IT skills, creating job opportunities both locally and globally. Additionally, there will be an enhanced focus on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to bridge the skills gap.
Supporting the establishment of a National Open University Ghana and focusing on ICT and vocational skills, Bawumia aims to provide accessible education to a broader segment of the population.
In a bid to address unemployment, Bawumia emphasizes the creation of jobs for the youth. His vision includes training hundreds of thousands of youth in digital and software skills, paving the way for employment opportunities, including for school dropouts. The private sector will play a crucial role in realizing this ambitious plan.
Bawumia’s proposed initiatives present a comprehensive and forward-thinking approach to address the challenges faced by the Ghanaian youth. If elected president, these transformative policies hold the potential to usher in a new era of opportunities, empowerment, and prosperity for the youth of Ghana.
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