Project Snapshot
Equipping 1,200 Youth for Life After Senior High
- Location
- Okuapemman Senior High School (OKUAS), Akropong, Eastern Region
- Project Name
- EPL Career Drive: All Roads to Akropong
- Core Focus
- Quality Education (SDG 4) & Youth Entrepreneurship
The Challenge
Navigating the Blind Spot After High School
While Ghana has made significant strides in educational access through policies like Free Senior High School, rural and peri-urban youth often face a critical guidance gap after graduation. Without access to industry mentors or experienced networks, many students rely on guesswork or peer advice, leading to career mismatches that do not serve their potential or national development.
The EPL Solution
Bringing Mentorship and Practical Skills to Their Doorstep
Led by Project Coordinator Christian Yao Amegavi and the Cohort 3 Fellows, the EPL Career Drive was designed by the youth, for the youth. Leveraging their diverse academic backgrounds, the Fellows built a peer-educator system and partnered with CAMFED Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation to bring holistic guidance directly to Okuapemman Senior High School.
Inside the Program
Three Pillars of Action
- 01
Interactive Career Guidance
Led by EPL Country Director Mr. Moses Cofie, students were guided through recognizing their strengths, overcoming self-doubt, and navigating tertiary options.
- 02
Peer-to-Peer Mentorship
Cohort 3 Fellows shared personal life stories, breaking down generational barriers so students felt comfortable seeking ongoing advice about university choices.
- 03
Hands-On Entrepreneurship Training
Students received practical training in liquid and powdered soap-making, fostering a 21st-century self-reliance mindset.
What the Numbers Say (Post-Project Survey)
of students stated they would strongly recommend the career guidance program to peers in other schools.
found the mentorship sessions crucial for mapping out their career progression.
reported the entrepreneurship training ignited their passion to learn extra-curricular skills outside the traditional classroom.
Voices from the Ground
“Among the students, there was a general sense of purpose after the program... The administration and teachers were present in their numbers and deeply appreciative. This is clear evidence of how relevant such initiatives are to secondary education in Ghana.”
Ensuring Sustainability
To ensure the impact didn't end on event day, Fellows established direct mentor-mentee communication channels with students, leaving behind a sustainable support system to guide future graduates. Furthermore, the entrepreneurship training left Okuapemman Senior High School with the equipment and capability to continue production in-house.