Jobcamp Wa is a free networking forum bringing people together to discuss jobs and (un)employment in the Upper West Region and Ghana.
It would feature resource personnel from the public sector, private sector, CSOs, academia and youth representatives.
It is organized by the GhanaThink Foundation, Citi FM (Omni Media) and STAR-Ghana.
Get more info at bit.ly/ghanajobcamps
Date & Time: Friday, May 18 - 8am to 1pm.
Venue: Regional Library, Wa
Rate: Free (but you must register or RSVP &spaces are limited)
What to expect?
- Networking with various employers, etc in this region
- There would be better insight on what kinds of employment opportunities should be created in various locations in Ghana and for which sectors.
- Participants would network amongst themselves. This would lead to better partnerships amongst the youth in creating entreprises, access to employment and personal development opportunities and helping each other stay employed.
- Discussing and getting clearer understanding of skills gaps and finding and matching competent labour for industry needs
This is a free event. It is building upon some research work on jobs in Ghana by Ato Ulzen-Appiah (the director of the GhanaThink Foundation), STAR-Ghana's work and Barcamps in Ghana.
For more info, contact wa at ghanathink dot org