Graduate unemployment is a choice-Dr Aryee

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JAMREAH 12 years ago

WELL-SAID BUT I SUGGEST THAT GOVERNMENT EMPLOYS THE SHS AND GRADUATES INTO ALL SECURITY SERVICES,HEALTH SERVICES AND TEACHING.WE NEED MORE METEOROLOGISTS,AGRICULTURIST IN GHANA.THE STRATEGY IS EMPLOY THEM TODAY START PAYING T ...
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WELL-SAID BUT I SUGGEST THAT GOVERNMENT EMPLOYS THE SHS AND GRADUATES INTO ALL SECURITY SERVICES,HEALTH SERVICES AND TEACHING.WE NEED MORE METEOROLOGISTS,AGRICULTURIST IN GHANA.THE STRATEGY IS EMPLOY THEM TODAY START PAYING THEM BY THE END OF THE MONTH.USE THEIR TAXES FOR A SOLID FINANCIAL BASE FOR SALARIES ETC.GOVT SHOULD NOT PROVIDE ANYONE WITH ACCOMMODATION.THEY MUST GO FOR MORTGAGES AND CAR LOANS.THOSE WHO ARE READY TO WORK SHALL GET JOBS.HOW DO THE DEVELOPED COUNTRIES CATER FOR THEIR WORKERS? THEY DO NOT BUILD DOCTORS' NURSES'TEACHERS'AND SECURITY SERVICES BUNGALOWS AND BARRACKS.
OBURUMANKUMA 12 years ago

She makes no sense....is she a paid spin doctor?

She makes no sense....is she a paid spin doctor?
Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

empty speech from a communications expert?

empty speech from a communications expert?
no mercy 12 years ago

you are ugly woman ihave ever seen

you are ugly woman ihave ever seen
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

WHY DO BANKS ISSUE CAPITAL OR LOANS?
THE GOVT IA MANDATED TO LOOK AFTER THE WELFARE OF THE PPL. PART OF THAT RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDES JOB CREATION, AND PUTTING IN PLACE THE RIGHT CONDITIONS FOR SELF STARTERS TO FLOURISH. IN G ...
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WHY DO BANKS ISSUE CAPITAL OR LOANS?
THE GOVT IA MANDATED TO LOOK AFTER THE WELFARE OF THE PPL. PART OF THAT RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDES JOB CREATION, AND PUTTING IN PLACE THE RIGHT CONDITIONS FOR SELF STARTERS TO FLOURISH. IN GH, NONE OF THIS IS READILY AVAILABLE, AND YET THIS IS WHAT U HVE TO SAY? GO TO OTHER WESTERN NATIONS WITH LESS WEALTH THAN GH HAS N SEE WHAT THEY ARE DOING TO AID START UPS, PUMPING MONEY IN TO THE ECONOMY FOR BUSINESS STARTUPS, YOUTH SUMMER BUSINESSES ETC....WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME THE MIN OF EMPLOYMENT OFFERED GRANTS TO COLLEGE GRADS TO START A BUSINESS? U EXPECT THESE START UP CAPITAL TO COME FROM THIN AIR? GIVE THESE KIDS A BREAK N STOP UR AIR TALK...THINGS ARE EVIDENTLY GOOD FOR YOU, SO U TALK BY HEART....
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

SO U WANT GRADUATES TO GO INTO ROBBERY. SO THEY CAN GET CAPITAL TO START THEIR BUSINESSES?

SO U WANT GRADUATES TO GO INTO ROBBERY. SO THEY CAN GET CAPITAL TO START THEIR BUSINESSES?
CITIZEN ONE 12 years ago

All they want is a quick buck, and fast lips.

Don't indulge in Street Hawking. March to the labor department and advocate for jobs in the construction business. Accra needs to cover all open gutters, start underground sewa ...
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All they want is a quick buck, and fast lips.

Don't indulge in Street Hawking. March to the labor department and advocate for jobs in the construction business. Accra needs to cover all open gutters, start underground sewage systems, and also road construction and maintenance. All these lil freaks want a desk job so they can dictate to somebody else.
Michael Ata Anku 12 years ago

Most businesss students who have completed sss cannot make entries in a bank's paying slip. Our educational system needs a paradigm shift.

Most businesss students who have completed sss cannot make entries in a bank's paying slip. Our educational system needs a paradigm shift.
MARCUS AMPADU 12 years ago

Obviously both Dr. Aryee and the so-called Unemployed Graduates have not been schooled in what has come to called 21st century education.
Please, dear friend, go to www. and type in
The New Literacies.

Obviously both Dr. Aryee and the so-called Unemployed Graduates have not been schooled in what has come to called 21st century education.
Please, dear friend, go to www. and type in
The New Literacies.
CYBERGHANA 12 years ago

RETURN TO THE RURAL AREAS AND LET'S REBUILD GHANA. THE URBAN CENTRES HAVE FAILED EVERYBODY.

RETURN TO THE RURAL AREAS AND LET'S REBUILD GHANA. THE URBAN CENTRES HAVE FAILED EVERYBODY.

OSEI 12 years ago

Fucking woman. You are done benefiting from coups so why won't you have no sympathy for the unfortunate ones.

Fucking woman. You are done benefiting from coups so why won't you have no sympathy for the unfortunate ones.
Joe Turkey 12 years ago

So, these are the resource people who have ideas to solve Ghana's unemployment problems?

So, these are the resource people who have ideas to solve Ghana's unemployment problems?
Toffey, USA 12 years ago

This message is one of the profound speeches I have read on Ghanaweb this year. Its unfortunate most of us are not wise enough to understand this wisdom hence they will disagree and attack the woman. Solomon was right..."Fo ...
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This message is one of the profound speeches I have read on Ghanaweb this year. Its unfortunate most of us are not wise enough to understand this wisdom hence they will disagree and attack the woman. Solomon was right..."Fools despise wisdom"
Nyametsease USA. 12 years ago

Most employers are looking for graduates who are smart, analytical, self confident and have good attitude-to start I was expecting you to give them so hope instead of this bull crap.
How can you determine whether these kids ...
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Most employers are looking for graduates who are smart, analytical, self confident and have good attitude-to start I was expecting you to give them so hope instead of this bull crap.
How can you determine whether these kids possess the qualities you expect from them-you do not even know them from Adam.
Aboa, how can they start from small ventures when they don't have a pesewa to urinate on. You are a fool to term them lazy.
Do you think after grad school, they are proud to be fed by their parents?
These kids have pride and you better come with a sensible idea than the nonsense you have in your head.
How did you come to this conclusion ?
KWASEA Gyantra nyi.
Toffey, USA 12 years ago

My friend seek understanding, insult will not help you! Please, don't be part of those whom wisdom is foolishness on their eyes. I wish I can teach you, let me know when you are ready to seek understanding

My friend seek understanding, insult will not help you! Please, don't be part of those whom wisdom is foolishness on their eyes. I wish I can teach you, let me know when you are ready to seek understanding
Nyametsease USA. 12 years ago

I will meet you anywhere anytime for your tuition of seeking understanding.
I live in Ladera Heights,Los Angeles California.
There is a problem instead of this fool coming with a sensible idea,she starts calling these kids ...
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I will meet you anywhere anytime for your tuition of seeking understanding.
I live in Ladera Heights,Los Angeles California.
There is a problem instead of this fool coming with a sensible idea,she starts calling these kids names.
I am beneficial of Free fee education under Kwame Nkrumah.
I saw the positive action in 1949, the tention time in Kumasi(mid fifties NLM ), constitutional talks in London in 1956.Independence day in 1957.
I did not read Ghana history in books, I was a witness and have never heard such nonsense from any politician not even under Kwame Nkrumah's half- baked educated ministers.
Toffey, USA 12 years ago

Well, you may be my father/mother with a a lot of knowledge, I humbly respect you. But please let's agree to the common truth that knowledge does not mean wisdom and age does not mean wise. The purpose of higher education isn ...
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Well, you may be my father/mother with a a lot of knowledge, I humbly respect you. But please let's agree to the common truth that knowledge does not mean wisdom and age does not mean wise. The purpose of higher education isn't just to acquire knowledge but to apply knowledge (wisdom). Calling yourself "graduate" means you are able to apply knowledge. In other words, a graduate should not just be an employee but employer! This is missing in African Education so we all go to school with false perception of getting a job instead of creating a job. i know you may be thinking of "doesn't take money to create job" this is shallow and childish.

By the way, the woman did not them "lazy" she said they should "eschew laziness" or avoid laziness. She was attacking behavior not the people. There is a big difference. By the way, if you want us to continue on a personal level, my e-mail is: toffeygh@yahoo.com Thank you
kaya USA. 12 years ago

Thanks,at least you and I have agreed on something-williemoore4143@att.net is my email address.
Hoping you and I would take this opportunity to know each other well.
Take care.

Thanks,at least you and I have agreed on something-williemoore4143@att.net is my email address.
Hoping you and I would take this opportunity to know each other well.
Take care.
Toffey, USA 12 years ago

Text or call my number is 512-999-6724 my name is Chris Toffey I live in TX

Text or call my number is 512-999-6724 my name is Chris Toffey I live in TX
Ghost 12 years ago

Lol interesting Conversation. I like how you both dealt with this. respect. Lets focus on making our country better thrugh dialoufgue not insults. Ghana for us all

Lol interesting Conversation. I like how you both dealt with this. respect. Lets focus on making our country better thrugh dialoufgue not insults. Ghana for us all

A A 12 years ago

You will be surprised what one can do if you reach inside of you. The best thing happened to me when I was fired from my job. At the very least the woman has started a constructive debate. GOALS, CONSISTENCY, CREATIVITY AND P ...
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You will be surprised what one can do if you reach inside of you. The best thing happened to me when I was fired from my job. At the very least the woman has started a constructive debate. GOALS, CONSISTENCY, CREATIVITY AND PERSISTENCE: KEY.
MENSAH 12 years ago

Wisdom,is the PRINCIPAL THING,we should all get,the Bible says:
PROVERBS 5:7
IN ALL THY GETTING,GET UNDERSTANDING:
INTERPRETATION,COMPREHENSION AND DISCERNMENT.

We know that.
But let's face the reality.

GHANA IS NOT ...
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Wisdom,is the PRINCIPAL THING,we should all get,the Bible says:
PROVERBS 5:7
IN ALL THY GETTING,GET UNDERSTANDING:
INTERPRETATION,COMPREHENSION AND DISCERNMENT.

We know that.
But let's face the reality.

GHANA IS NOT LIKE USA OR CANADA,where an unemployed graduate still has lots of chances to gravitate towards.
I was 47 years old before,I went to school to study IN COMPUTER SKILLS,because,GHANA WAS NOT TEACHING IT WHEN I WAS A STUDENT.
A GHANAIAN WILL CONSIDER THAT AGE TOO OLD TO ACCESS INFORMATION IN COMPUTER STUDIES.
We have different culture and tradition.WE ALL KNOW.
But the US & CANADIAN GOVERNMENT know how to create jobs as well as the citizenry.
WHY?
They have courses that train little kids to do that.
UNFORTUNATELY,AFRICA LACKS IT.
THAT IS THE ONLY PROBLEM.

Therefore,our educational standards needs an overhaul to address such problems associated with job creation.
Then we can together win and win big.

GOD BLESS GHANA AND AFRICA.
A A 12 years ago

She is right, higher education is suppose to make one more resourceful and creative.Study the market, if you have to sell pure water do it more efficiently. Government cannot employ every one.

She is right, higher education is suppose to make one more resourceful and creative.Study the market, if you have to sell pure water do it more efficiently. Government cannot employ every one.
Kosoko 12 years ago

Absolutely! But let's also not lose sight of the fact that not everybody is entrepreneurial minded and yet these people must equally be utilised.

Absolutely! But let's also not lose sight of the fact that not everybody is entrepreneurial minded and yet these people must equally be utilised.
MENSAH 12 years ago

WE ARE NOT THE SAME.

Not everyone is enterprising enough to create his/her own job.
That is why it's very important to always study little kids,from KINDERGARTEN STAGES,on what their interests,talents and skills are,by bo ...
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WE ARE NOT THE SAME.

Not everyone is enterprising enough to create his/her own job.
That is why it's very important to always study little kids,from KINDERGARTEN STAGES,on what their interests,talents and skills are,by both their parents and teachers as well.
I know how to play the drums.
My kid's teacher surprisingly told me,she thinks my son might be a musician.I asked why?
She said,he always plays the drum on his table,with his fingers.
I bought some "kids' drum set for him,in his childhood,to practise with it.
HE PLAYS FOR HIS CHURCH,IN TORONTO,THOUGH,HE IS GOOD AT MATHS.

Our parents and teachers have to do some joint studies on our kids,so a lot could be tapped to be based on training them from infancy.

ONE'S SIGNIFICANCE,IS NOT IN HIS SIMILARITY TO ANOTHER,BUT IN HIS POINT OF DIFFERENCE FROM ANOTHER.

We have to tap the good that are in our kids,so they do not lose them,when they are old.
BECAUSE,OUR TALENTS,ABILITIES AND GIFTINGS(ASSIGNMENT,GIVEN TO US BY GOS,AT BIRTH) IS HOOKED WITH OUR FINANCES.
WE HAVE TO DISCERN,RECOGNIZE THEM TO MAKE SOMETHING GOOD OUT OF IT,FOR OUR LIVES.
YOU WILL HAVE NO RIVAL WHEN YOU RECOGNIZE THAT.
BECAUSE IT WOULD KEEP YOU SO BUSY THAT,YOU WILL HARDLY HAVE THE TIME,TO THINK AND EVEN,JEALOUS OVER ANTHER'S SUCCESS.

HE WHO HAS EARS,THINK ABOUT THIS.
ohenenana 12 years ago

narrow and myopic view of the labour

narrow and myopic view of the labour
Symbiosis 12 years ago

I think somebody should advise this woman to keep her mouth shut from now on. Her sell-by date has elapsed and she does not seem to know what is going on in this country.

Having benefited from sheer political patronage fo ...
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I think somebody should advise this woman to keep her mouth shut from now on. Her sell-by date has elapsed and she does not seem to know what is going on in this country.

Having benefited from sheer political patronage for over 30 years, has not made her any wiser and she obviously is under the sad illusion that everybody else has the benefit of that privilege.

With tens of thousands of unemployed graduates and a dwindling economy, I fear not only for the graduates and other unemployed youth but for the country as a whole.

Clearly this woman is living in cloud cuckoo-land.
Kosoko 12 years ago

Dr. Aryee claims is more of an 'excuse' than of a 'reason'. Where should these graduates get the initial capital? Is she also suggesting that somebody should use a degree to do a security job or something of similar nature o ...
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Dr. Aryee claims is more of an 'excuse' than of a 'reason'. Where should these graduates get the initial capital? Is she also suggesting that somebody should use a degree to do a security job or something of similar nature or what? Then I am reminding her of the 'concept of brain waste' which is also very detrimental to the economy. I wish to underlie that such reasoning to solve the graduate unemployment problem is logically problematic. For me, it's crystal clear that the root cause of the problem is not known or it is intentionally being ignored perhaps there is the feeling that nothing can be done about it. Hence such rhetoric from people like Dr. Aryee.

My major concern is that have people like Dr. Aryee digest the implication of solving this problem by a mere rhetoric?

The stubbornly fact remains that the economy in terms investment that promote job and wealth creation is significantly far lower than demand relating to the growing labour force.

This should be the focal point of ideas that will initiate local programmes to mitigate the problem rather than always calling for foreign investors supplemented by claims made by Dr. Aryee.
Dot 12 years ago

Do Gov. of ghana know the necessity of job creation while posting much taxe on self employers? Ghana needs a caring father who will sympatized the needy ones

Do Gov. of ghana know the necessity of job creation while posting much taxe on self employers? Ghana needs a caring father who will sympatized the needy ones
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

Look at this AFRC/PNDC thief!

Look at this AFRC/PNDC thief!

JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

I cant even express myself what to say,why not so-called DR Aryee give Gradute Unemployment some money to start their own Business?there are too many DR'S in Ghana,but none of them can make a good point,WHY?Look at DR Chimp O ...
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I cant even express myself what to say,why not so-called DR Aryee give Gradute Unemployment some money to start their own Business?there are too many DR'S in Ghana,but none of them can make a good point,WHY?Look at DR Chimp Ofui Wereko Brobby,Look at DR Asiedu Nketia,too many DR'S but too many stupid amoung them.Ghana will go backwards until thy Kingdom come.Stupids Doctors all round.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

I cant even express myself what to say,why not so-called DR Aryee give Gradute Unemployment some money to start their own Business?there are too many DR'S in Ghana,but none of them can make a good point,WHY?Look at DR Chimp O ...
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I cant even express myself what to say,why not so-called DR Aryee give Gradute Unemployment some money to start their own Business?there are too many DR'S in Ghana,but none of them can make a good point,WHY?Look at DR Chimp Ofui Wereko Brobby,Look at DR Asiedu Nketia,too many DR'S but too many stupid amoung them.Ghana will go backwards until thy Kingdom come.Stupids Doctors all round.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

I cant even express myself what to say,why not so-called DR Aryee give Gradute Unemployment some money to start their own Business?there are too many DR'S in Ghana,but none of them can make a good point,WHY?Look at DR Chimp O ...
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I cant even express myself what to say,why not so-called DR Aryee give Gradute Unemployment some money to start their own Business?there are too many DR'S in Ghana,but none of them can make a good point,WHY?Look at DR Chimp Ofui Wereko Brobby,Look at DR Asiedu Nketia,too many DR'S but too many stupid amoung them.Ghana will go backwards until thy Kingdom come.Stupids Doctors all round.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

I cant even express myself what to say,why not so-called DR Aryee give Gradute Unemployment some money to start their own Business?there are too many DR'S in Ghana,but none of them can make a good point,WHY?Look at DR Chimp O ...
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I cant even express myself what to say,why not so-called DR Aryee give Gradute Unemployment some money to start their own Business?there are too many DR'S in Ghana,but none of them can make a good point,WHY?Look at DR Chimp Ofui Wereko Brobby,Look at DR Asiedu Nketia,too many DR'S but too many stupid amoung them.Ghana will go backwards until thy Kingdom come.Stupids Doctors all round.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

I cant even express myself what to say,why not so-called DR Aryee give Gradute Unemployment some money to start their own Business?there are too many DR'S in Ghana,but none of them can make a good point,WHY?Look at DR Chimp O ...
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I cant even express myself what to say,why not so-called DR Aryee give Gradute Unemployment some money to start their own Business?there are too many DR'S in Ghana,but none of them can make a good point,WHY?Look at DR Chimp Ofui Wereko Brobby,Look at DR Asiedu Nketia,too many DR'S but too many stupid amoung them.Ghana will go backwards until thy Kingdom come.Stupids Doctors all round.
Francis Takyi 12 years ago

These graduates prefer well-oiled Jobs that is Banking, Telecommunication and
Industry. They should ask their colleagues in Nigeria who com out of the Universities to sell cooked food,retail razor blades and other ventures t ...
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These graduates prefer well-oiled Jobs that is Banking, Telecommunication and
Industry. They should ask their colleagues in Nigeria who com out of the Universities to sell cooked food,retail razor blades and other ventures the Ghanain considers demeaning. Our folks are just lazy and would not even consider Teaching. Dr Aryee is just right .
Yag 12 years ago

Francis you hit the point,guess what I paid GHC200.00 @ 40 hours a month to a private teacher to help with my kid homework but this guy been lazy and I fired him.House to house teaching is lucrative tax free venture.

Francis you hit the point,guess what I paid GHC200.00 @ 40 hours a month to a private teacher to help with my kid homework but this guy been lazy and I fired him.House to house teaching is lucrative tax free venture.
Yag 12 years ago

Francis you hit the point,guess what I paid GHC200.00 @24hours a month to a private teacher to help with my kid homework but this guy been lazy and I fired him.House to house teaching is lucrative tax free venture. One can ra ...
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Francis you hit the point,guess what I paid GHC200.00 @24hours a month to a private teacher to help with my kid homework but this guy been lazy and I fired him.House to house teaching is lucrative tax free venture. One can raised capital out of that.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.
JOE BOATENG 12 years ago

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.

What a stupid woman with stupid saying.Fat ugly so-called DR.
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 12 years ago

An agrarian economy like ours cannot absorb labor input of that many graduates being churned out by jerry's stupid school system.

This woman has been part of p/ndc's stupid policies killing Ghana and look at her unrealis ...
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An agrarian economy like ours cannot absorb labor input of that many graduates being churned out by jerry's stupid school system.

This woman has been part of p/ndc's stupid policies killing Ghana and look at her unrealistic and delusional pronouncements
PAUL 12 years ago

AFTER STEALING (DUBIOS CONTRACT) FROM GHANA AT 50 WITH YOUR RX HUSBAND WEREKO BROBBBY YOU HAVE THE NERVE TO TELL UNPOLYED YOUTH THIS NONESENS!!

AFTER STEALING (DUBIOS CONTRACT) FROM GHANA AT 50 WITH YOUR RX HUSBAND WEREKO BROBBBY YOU HAVE THE NERVE TO TELL UNPOLYED YOUTH THIS NONESENS!!
Philip Adu Bonsra 12 years ago

Stop insulting this woman, you lazy ones. "Go the ant and learn of its ways"
It shall be well with you.

Stop insulting this woman, you lazy ones. "Go the ant and learn of its ways"
It shall be well with you.
Nyametsease. USA. 12 years ago

My email is babaorlorumbe@att.net.
Hope you and I will take this pportunity to know each other.Who knows ?
Thanks and take care.

My email is babaorlorumbe@att.net.
Hope you and I will take this pportunity to know each other.Who knows ?
Thanks and take care.
Okoe 12 years ago

As they talk is cheap. To get the youth to be employed, emulate what Dr. Nkrumah did. Yes, I know, if you did they will call you a communist. Is China not called the same, yet all the Capitalists are there. You mean the gradu ...
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As they talk is cheap. To get the youth to be employed, emulate what Dr. Nkrumah did. Yes, I know, if you did they will call you a communist. Is China not called the same, yet all the Capitalists are there. You mean the graduates are not trying? Do not just talk, hold their hands together with capital and your advice will be meaningful.
Okoe 12 years ago

As they say, "talk is cheap"

As they say, "talk is cheap"
NII 12 years ago

To hear you spew such mumbo-jumbo reaffirms that you do not have the right mindset for the job market. why insult someone if you do not agree with them.
YOU NEED AN ATTITUDINAL CHANGE!

To hear you spew such mumbo-jumbo reaffirms that you do not have the right mindset for the job market. why insult someone if you do not agree with them.
YOU NEED AN ATTITUDINAL CHANGE!
Ogah Joe. 12 years ago

We are puting up more Universities without creating more jobs.After schooling,what do you want all these graduates to do.Form arm robbry groups ?

We are puting up more Universities without creating more jobs.After schooling,what do you want all these graduates to do.Form arm robbry groups ?
km agyin 12 years ago

I beg to differ madam. Where is the government's role in facilitating the creation of jobs. Are the banks ready to give these youths low interest loans and technical assistance? Stop blaming the youth for our failures. It is ...
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I beg to differ madam. Where is the government's role in facilitating the creation of jobs. Are the banks ready to give these youths low interest loans and technical assistance? Stop blaming the youth for our failures. It is time government owns up and apologize to the youth for failing them. Our only hope to get jobs for the youth is through massive industrialization, tell that to the government.
Osaman 12 years ago

Folks, be very careful the kind of comments you pass about a man of God, in this case a woman of God. Lazy cocoons

Folks, be very careful the kind of comments you pass about a man of God, in this case a woman of God. Lazy cocoons
Spiky 12 years ago

This is what I call an unpleasant truth, and from time to time wee need to face such unpleasant truths, challenge ourselves and discover within us the hidden tools to solve many of our problems. If you are an unemployed gradu ...
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This is what I call an unpleasant truth, and from time to time wee need to face such unpleasant truths, challenge ourselves and discover within us the hidden tools to solve many of our problems. If you are an unemployed graduate, take the challenge as a gift and begin the journey to freedom. It may not be easy but that is what your education calls for, in the first place.
Ghost 12 years ago

Its time for evryone to stop complaing about what the governments is not doing for us and start something for ourselves. It sis sad most of us want it easy and already cooked. The Governements passed have not helped since in ...
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Its time for evryone to stop complaing about what the governments is not doing for us and start something for ourselves. It sis sad most of us want it easy and already cooked. The Governements passed have not helped since independence so help yourself.
ABDUL-AZIZ MOHAMMED-JAH 12 years ago

CAUSES OF THE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM IN AFRICA

In discussing the causes of youth unemployment in Africa, it is important to
consider both the demand and supply side factors and how they interact to cause youth une ...
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CAUSES OF THE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM IN AFRICA

In discussing the causes of youth unemployment in Africa, it is important to
consider both the demand and supply side factors and how they interact to cause youth unemployment. A major supply factor relates to the context within which the whole labour force in Africa grows and the socio-economic variables that influence or affect its growth. It is now widely acknowledged that a major cause of the high youth
unemployment rate in Africa is the current high population growth rate which has
resulted in a relatively young population and a large proportion of youth in the population of the working wage. It is argued that the high population growth rate in many African countries has resulted in the rapid growth of the labour which is outstripping the supply of jobs.
Related to the rapid population growth rate is the issue of rural/urban migration. A
UN Report (1999) cited notes that another key factor influencing youth unemployment in Africa is the high degree of geographical mobility of youth in the form of rural-urban
migration. It has been observed that youth migrants in Africa are three times many as
among other migrants. The same source adds that the urbanisation rate of the youth was 32 percent in 1990, compared to less than 25 percent for the non-youth population. It is estimated that by the year 2010, over 50 percent of the youth in Africa will be residing in urban areas where job opportunities are limited to few modern sector and informal sector establishments. In this respect, the UN recommends that programmes of integrated rural development and re-orientation of economic activity and social investments towards the rural areas need to be embarked upon to create an appropriate rural-urban economic balance.
Other supply-side factors are what some experts tend to describe as
‘inappropriate’ school curricula and lack of ‘employable’ skills. Several analysts argue
that in so far as formal sector employment is concerned in Africa, the skills that job
seekers possess do not match the needs and demands of employers (Mhone, et al., 1999; McGrath, 1999; Kent and Mushi, 1995; McGraith and King, 1995; Hoppers, 1994). It is argued that Africa’s education system, with its liberal bias, does not just over supply the labour market with graduates and school leavers, but also does not produce the type of skills demanded in formal employment, with its strong dominance of mining and manufacturing.
Other reasons include the underlying perception among policy makers – and also
among the ultimate beneficiaries themselves (youth) – that employment means a job with a wage or salary and working for somebody else. According to Mhone, et al (1999), these perceptions have strongly influenced those institutions that provide skills training. Consequently, training programmes and curricula are said to be prominently biased towards preparing young people for formal sector wage jobs, although this has started changing in recent years (Mhone, et al, 1999; McGrath, 1999; Leonardo, 1999; UN, 1999; UNICEF, 1998; Kent and Mushi, 1995; McGraith and King, 1995; Hoppers, 1994). Given that these jobs do not exist, there is a resultant mismatch between the expectations/skills of job seekers on the one hand and available jobs on the other.
It is also argued that among policy makers there has been a strong assumption that the main cause of unemployment among youth has been the absence of artisinal and vocational skills (Bennell, 2000; Mhone, et al., 1999). This has led to the continuous expansion of training policy in such areas as carpentry, auto mechanics, brick laying,television and radio repair, and so on. It is largely a supply-driven response to training, which has basically ignored the demand for the skills being offered and the absorptive capacity of communities to make effective use of these skills. Mhone, et al., (1999) note that the fundamental lesson that emerges from these programmes is that any training intervention should be based on a careful assessment of available job opportunities and opportunities for production that would require skills and therefore create a demand for training.
However, it is demand side factors that are seen as the major cause of youth
unemployment in SSA. Mhone, et al., (1999) argue that, while demographic factors play a role in explaining youth unemployment, it is not a sufficient explanation of the causes of the large and growing youth unemployment problem in Africa. They argue that a more plausible approach is to examine the nature of the existing economic context in Africa According to Mhone, et al., the demand-side factors are largely embedded within the realm of the current protracted and deep-rooted economic crisis and restructuring processes in SSA. They argue that the decline in formal sector employment is mainly the result of slow economic growth, or worse, stagnation or even contraction, in the recent past which has depressed overall demand for labour.
In this context, Mhone, et al., argue that any strategy to address the problem of
youth unemployment must be based on boosting labour demand on a sustainable basis
through pursuit of appropriate economic policies that improve the conditions for
enterprises to operate smoothly and hire people. However, they recognise that
employment growth in the formal sector can only be a partial answer to the problem.
Hence, they recommend that a general revival of the economy should, by establishing
linkages to informal activities, also boost demand and economic activity in the informal
sector.
Similarly, Schnurr (1998) argues that given the current fluidity of the economic
situation in much of Africa, the challenge facing youth cannot be addressed by merely
constructing ‘stationary paths’ from school to the formal economy. He argues that there is need to understand the full complexity of underemployment among young people, especially among those working in the informal sector, and create flexible systems to respond to their needs.10 Todaro (1997) supports these views and argues that too much emphasis cannot be placed on the expansion of the modern industrial sector to solve the unemployment problem.
eugene 12 years ago

if you jobs this woulndt be an issue

if you jobs this woulndt be an issue
WHAANAA 12 years ago

MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN. WHAT MADAM SAID IS A GREAT TRUTH WHICH IF THESE IDIOTS INSULTING HER SHOULD LEARN FROM COULD IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND MAKE THEM BETTER BUT JUST BECAUSE THEY HAVE REFUSE TO SEE THE LIGHT THEY ...
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MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN. WHAT MADAM SAID IS A GREAT TRUTH WHICH IF THESE IDIOTS INSULTING HER SHOULD LEARN FROM COULD IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND MAKE THEM BETTER BUT JUST BECAUSE THEY HAVE REFUSE TO SEE THE LIGHT THEY PREFER TO BE IN THE DARK STILL. CURSED SOULS !!!! WAKE UP TO THE TRUTH.
WHAANAA 12 years ago

YOUR CORRUPT GRAND FATHERS STOLE GOVERNMENT AND LOOTED THE FACTORIES THAT IS WHY THEY HAVE BEEN CLOSED DOWN.
LET THEM SET YOU UP WITH THEIR STOLEN MONIES STUPID BRUTES

YOUR CORRUPT GRAND FATHERS STOLE GOVERNMENT AND LOOTED THE FACTORIES THAT IS WHY THEY HAVE BEEN CLOSED DOWN.
LET THEM SET YOU UP WITH THEIR STOLEN MONIES STUPID BRUTES
ALHAJI KUKRUDU 12 years ago

Mummy, you are 100% right. A graduate can even be a truck-pusher with a difference but they want a job in the office right from the classroom which they will not get. It is even a shame to call oneself unemployed graduate. Th ...
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Mummy, you are 100% right. A graduate can even be a truck-pusher with a difference but they want a job in the office right from the classroom which they will not get. It is even a shame to call oneself unemployed graduate. There are private basic schools in every corner, can't they start teaching from there to be earning something whilst they develop themselves and look for bigger opportunities? If they even start as teachers from the SHSs, are they cursed or their hands tie not to progress again? I started as a teacher and I am now a Branch Manager of a bank. I sacrified the salaries I earned for further studies and I am now reaping what I sowed, so let the lazy ones sit there and complain. I have a niece who is working with a Savings & Loans as a Susu Collector. Through sacrifice, she will complete her degree next month so those who have the chance to go to the university directly should continue to fold thier arms. They should know that those who are struggling are over-taking them. Does the government give jobS to someone who learnt fitting, sewing or wiring? SHAME UNTO ALL THE SO-CALLED UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES!!!
Asana-EPM 12 years ago

Folks why do most of you use little oppoturnities to undermind...? its not the best, STOP! I am a Masters degree holder in Economic Policy Management(EPM)from Legon, working in a Bank @Dambai,a grassroot. Lets make passiona ...
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Folks why do most of you use little oppoturnities to undermind...? its not the best, STOP! I am a Masters degree holder in Economic Policy Management(EPM)from Legon, working in a Bank @Dambai,a grassroot. Lets make passionate & policy oriented contributions to national issues. Our efforts are needed in deprived areas of our nation which most refuse postings to these grassroots so if Mama Joyce says its a choice, it is & all are entitle to our opinions please!
MENSAH 12 years ago

Change GHANA EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM to reflect to THAT OF JOB CREATION.
I have my doubt if a GHANAIAN GRADUATE,has the faith to venture into the corporate world,with the school certificate awarded him/her?
IF THAT IS EVEN TOUGH ...
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Change GHANA EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM to reflect to THAT OF JOB CREATION.
I have my doubt if a GHANAIAN GRADUATE,has the faith to venture into the corporate world,with the school certificate awarded him/her?
IF THAT IS EVEN TOUGH IN CANADA AND THE OTHER WESTERN BLOCK,HOW MUCH MORE GHANA,SUCH A TINY NATION,WITH IGNORANT LEADERS,RULING.

THERE ARE NO JOBS OUT THERE FOR HIM/HER.
NDC DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO CREATE JOBS FOR THE CITIZENRY,PERIOD.

GRADUATES ARE ALWAYS PUSHED TO SEARCH FOR JOBS THAT DO NOT EXIST.
IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM IN AFRICA,BECAUSE OF IGNORANCE IN JOB CREATION SAKE.
I AM VERY SAD ABOUT THE FATE OF THE YOUNG GRADUATES,BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN THERE BEFORE.
Accra Resident 12 years ago

Misguided and counterproductive comments.It's govt responsibility to create proper environment for entrepreneurship and private businesses to thrive. Graduate unemployment is never a choice.

Misguided and counterproductive comments.It's govt responsibility to create proper environment for entrepreneurship and private businesses to thrive. Graduate unemployment is never a choice.
KANO 12 years ago

"she advised the unemployed youth to eschew laziness and develop the habit of reading to improve their knowledge and communication skills".

IS JOYCE ARYEE A GOOD COMMUNICATOR?

WELL, SHE MAY BE A GOOD COMMUNICATOR BY GH ...
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"she advised the unemployed youth to eschew laziness and develop the habit of reading to improve their knowledge and communication skills".

IS JOYCE ARYEE A GOOD COMMUNICATOR?

WELL, SHE MAY BE A GOOD COMMUNICATOR BY GHANA'S LOW STANDARDS.

NO WONDER SHE WAS A TOTAL FAILURE AT ASHANTI GOLDFIELDS.

GO TO THE GOLD MINING AREAS IN ASHANTI AND GHANA'S EARNINGS FROM VALUE-ADDED GOLD EXPORTS, AND YOU NOTICE WHY JOYCE ARYEE WAS A TOTAL FLOP AT ASHANTI GOLDFIELDS OR WHATEVER HER FORMER POST THERE, WAS!!
andy 12 years ago

Was expecting the honorable lady to support her views with her personal life experience if only if she wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth

Was expecting the honorable lady to support her views with her personal life experience if only if she wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth
Joe USA 12 years ago

I wish this useless Ghana Dr Aryeee would speak against late Atta Mills and Mahama about their communication tax that had kill many job and ideas.Miss Aryee Ask the graduate if they want to bring something from outside Ghana ...
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I wish this useless Ghana Dr Aryeee would speak against late Atta Mills and Mahama about their communication tax that had kill many job and ideas.Miss Aryee Ask the graduate if they want to bring something from outside Ghana to establish something in and our stupid import duties would make cry and ask yourself what can of country I'm inn.The Google and facebook were created by 20 and 30yrears kids.Ghana can do better with good leaders and policies Ghana can grow.

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