The Northeast Region is witnessing a major boost in youth employment as the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) successfully recruits 3,071 young people under its latest nationwide employment drive.
Established under the Youth Employment Act 2015 (Act 887), YEA continues to play a key role in empowering Ghana’s youth through job creation, skills development and community service initiatives.
Over 3,000 Youth Engaged Under Key Modules
According to the North East Regional Director of YEA, Ganiu Mahama, the newly engaged beneficiaries have been posted under various modules, including:
-Community Police Assistant (CPA)
-Youth in Fire Service
-Youth in Prisons Service
-Other community-based service modules
These placements, he said, will not only help reduce youth unemployment but also strengthen public safety and service delivery across the region.
Arabic Instructors Recruitment to Be Revived
Mr. Mahama also disclosed in an interview with TMG News that plans are far advanced to revive Arabic language instruction in Arabic schools. YEA is expected to begin recruiting qualified Arabic instructors to support this initiative.
More Modules Coming in 2026
The Regional Director noted that additional flagship modules—Teaching Assistants, Youth in Agriculture, and Youth in Sanitation (Zoomlion)—are in the pipeline and will officially kick off in 2026.
Skills Training Changing Lives
The agency’s skills development programme is also making a significant impact in the region. Over 900 trainees are currently undergoing hands-on training in:
-Carpentry
-Masonry
-Makeup artistry
-Hairdressing
-Weaving
-Tiling
-And other employable trades
Beneficiaries receive monthly stipends to support them during their training period and will be provided start-up kits upon completion to help them establish their own businesses.
A Major Win for Youth Empowerment
The successful recruitment and ongoing skills development efforts highlight YEA’s commitment to improving livelihoods and expanding economic opportunities for young people in the North East Region.
