… In Ghana, initiatives such as the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), and targeted SME financing schemes illustrate this model. …
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Youth Employment Agency
Also known as: YEA
Youth Employment Agency — Ghanaian government organization providing skills training and employment support services, led by CEO Malik Basintale.
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… In Ghana, initiatives such as the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), and targeted SME financing schemes illustrate this model. …
Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for Ghana’s economic future… Among the entities listed as non-compliant were the Minerals Development Fund, Metro Mass Transit, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, Minerals Commission, National Communications Authority, District Assemblies Common Fund, Lands Commission, Youth Employment Agency, Ghana Broadc …
61 out of 185 SOEs met April 30 deadline for submitting 2025 financial statements… In Ghana, initiatives such as the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), and targeted SME financing schemes illustrate this model. …
Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for Ghana’s economic future… He further revealed that “more than 1,300 young people have secured jobs under various Youth Employment Agency modules in the police, fire, ambulance, and prisons services, as well as in Arabic teaching and skills training.” Additionally, “the Ghana Enterprise Agency, Mastercard …
Tamale Mayor pledges transparency as assembly outlines development agenda… Additionally, 3,421 youth have reportedly been employed through various Youth Employment Agency modules in the region. …
North East Regional Minister highlights major development gains at maiden Government Accountability Series- April 2026
The Director of Human Resources at the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and board member of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Wonder Victor Kutor, ESQ, has called on prison inmates to view themselves as an integral part of the national fabric. …
Embrace skills training for successful reintegration – YEA HR Director urges inmatesThe leadership of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has continued its regional engagement tour in the Central Region, led by Chief Executive Officer Malik Basintale, alongside Deputy CEO (Finance & Administration) Prisca Sedinam Kekeshie, Deputy CEO (Operations) Abubakari Saana A …
YEA leadership engages Central Region staff, reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment and staff welfareThe Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, together with the Deputy CEO (Operations), Abubakari Saana Abdul-Kudus, spent the weekend in Goaso in the Ahafo Region, engaging young entrepreneurs to gain first-hand insight into their businesses …
YEA CEO Malik Basintale engages young entrepreneurs in Ahafo RegionChief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has been honoured with a traditional title during a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Sunyani Traditional Area as part of his official tour of the Bono Region. …
Basintale honoured as ‘youth chief’ during Sunyani tour
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Youth skills and mentorship vital for Ghana's economic growth
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Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of the population under 15 and a youth unemployment rate around 12.1 percent. Of nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates annually, only 35 percent advance to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs, highlighting a structural mismatch between academic training and market-ready skills.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 18 May
Youth skills and mentorship vital for Ghana's economic growth
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of the population under 15 and a youth unemployment rate around 12.1 percent. Of nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates annually, only 35 percent advance to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs, highlighting a structural mismatch between academic training and market-ready skills.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Wednesday 13 May
Youth education and skills critical for Ghana's economic growth
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of its population under 15 and youth unemployment around 12.1%; nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates complete their studies annually, but only 35% progress to tertiary education, leaving more than 240,000 young people entering a job market unable to absorb them. Education, vocational training, and mentorship are essential to bridge the gap between academic training and market-ready skills required by employers.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline
As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
Youth skills and mentorship crucial for Ghana's economic future
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with more than one third of the population under 15 and youth unemployment around 12.1 per cent; the country must improve education and skills training, as nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates complete their studies annually yet only 35 per cent progress to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sunday 10 May
Tamale Mayor outlines development agenda, pledges transparency
The Mayor of Tamale Metropolitan Assembly has announced plans covering infrastructure, agriculture, education, and youth employment as part of efforts to improve transparency and strengthen public participation in governance. The initiative is designed to enhance accountability, deepen citizen engagement, and enable residents to track government projects.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
North East Minister reports infrastructure, security gains in 16 months
The North East Regional Minister outlined significant progress in infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, security, and economic growth over the past 16 months. The region received security vehicles including three armoured vehicles, initiated 85 educational infrastructure projects, and constructed or rehabilitated 31 health facilities.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
YEA director urges prison inmates to embrace skills training
The Director of Human Resources at the Youth Employment Agency has called on prison inmates at Kenyasi Camp Settlement Prison to view incarceration as a reformative transition and to take skills training such as fashion designing, kente weaving, and farming seriously for successful reintegration into society. The YEA plans to open doors for reformed former inmates to enroll in the agency's employment modules upon their release.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
YEA leadership visits Central Region, reaffirms youth empowerment focus
The Youth Employment Agency leadership, led by CEO Malik Basintale, engaged staff in the Central Region and pledged continued commitment to expanding opportunities for young people while prioritizing staff welfare. The delegation also visited the Paramount Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area to seek his blessings for their activities in the region.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
YEA CEO visits Ahafo young entrepreneurs to explore job creation partnerships
The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency visited young entrepreneurs in Goaso, Ahafo Region, including a poultry farmer managing over 5,000 birds and Tmana Company, a furniture production enterprise, to explore targeted support for scaling production and expanding employment opportunities.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
YEA CEO honoured with traditional youth chief title in Sunyani
The CEO of the Youth Employment Agency, Malik Basintale, received the traditional title of Mmranteɛhene (Youth Chief) of Sunyani during an official tour of the Bono Region, where he met with the Paramount Chief to discuss youth employment and sustainable development initiatives.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →