The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Kofi Baah Agyepong, has reaffirmed YEA’s unwavering dedication to reshaping Ghana’s employment landscape amid the challenges.
He noted that, with determination and resilience, he will be leading the charge in eradicating the scourge of unemployment, “one success story at a time.”
Kofi Baah Agyepong was speaking at Impact Hub in New York where he represented YEA, making waves on the world stage, shedding light on the Youth Employment Agency’s relentless efforts to combat pervasive youth unemployment in the sub-Saharan region.
According to him, despite the enormity of the task at hand, he eagerly shared their journey, acknowledging the uphill battle yet to be fought.
He said: “Navigating through funding challenges, I proudly showcased YEA’s innovative approach, spearheading initiatives like Community Protection Assistants, Community Health Workers, and Prison Office Assistants. Collaborations with esteemed partners such as Afarinick, Inzag, insurance companies, and now Guinness Ghana Limited have bolstered our efforts towards sustainable youth employment.”
Among our triumphs, Kofi Baah Agyepong highlighted the impactful Business & Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP), which was set to provide salary support to over 10,000 businesses directly.
“Additionally, our support extends to nurturing the garment industry, empowering over 500 micro, medium, and small-scale apparel companies alongside 40 major garment enterprises, facilitating extensive training opportunities in dress-making,” he stated.
He also highlighted their commitment to skills development, and shared the pride of training approximately 10,000 youth across ten trade areas, laying the foundation for lifelong empowerment.