Ghana Youth Employment Agency

Ghana Youth Employment Agency

  • What is Ghana Youth Employment Agency

    It is an Agency established under the Youth Employment Act 2015 (Act 887) 2015 for the purpose of the development, coordination, supervision and the facilitation of employment for the youth and to provide for related matters.

  • Who qualifies (Criteria for being part of the  Ghana Youth Employment Agency)

    Young men and women aged between 15-35 years. The beneficiary must be resident in the district or the sub metro.

  • Where can one get information and also get registered for Ghana Youth employment agency?

    Information can be gathered from all offices of the Agency throughout the country, online and social media. And registration can be done on our website www.yea.gov.gh or using our mobile applications.

  • As a University/Polytechnic graduate can I be employed under any of the modules

    Yes

  • I am illiterate can I benefit from the programme?

    Yes

  • Why Emphasis On The Youth

    The youth form about 26% of the total population of Ghana and they are the most vulnerable so far as unemployment is concerned. their potential is much needed for national development.

  • Am I Expected To Pay For The Training And Logistics Aspects Of The Programme

    No

  • Will I still qualify to benefit from the Agency if I am beyond the age limit?

    No

  • What is the role of the private sector in the agency as it is seen as the engine of growth of the economy?

    Training of potential beneficiaries would be done by service providers in the private sector and also offer of vacation employment and internship would be mostly provided by the public sector.

  • What are the programme modules

    Youth in Sanitation Youth in Agriculture Youth in Education Youth in Health Youth in Afforestation People with disabilities Vacation Jobs Youth in Trade and Vocation Youth in Coastal Sanitation Youth in Security

  • How does the Youths in a typical rural sector get information about the programme?

    Much publicity about the programme is being provided in the mass media, MMDAS, Assemblymen, Members of Parliament, Unit Committees, Youth organisations, other Civil Society Organisations.

  • Can a beneficiary change or opt for another module other than what is initially chosen?

    Normally this will not be allowed except in special circumstances.

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