Church of Pentecost supports over 2,000 BECE candidates in Obuasi with career guidance seminar

The Church of Pentecost supported over 2,000 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates with a career guidance and counselling seminar. Daniel Asare, Obuasi Area Secretary of the Men's Ministry (PEMEM), said, "This is the right impetus the students need as they prepare for their BECE. Over the years, many have made wrong choices due to a lack of proper guidance."

The initiative was held in collaboration with the Obuasi Municipal Education Directorate. Final-year Junior High School students from 56 public and private schools across the municipality participated. The seminar equipped students with knowledge to make informed academic and career decisions. Professionals from different fields engaged the students, offering practical insights into future opportunities. Sessions on mental health were included to help candidates manage examination-related stress. Mr. Asare noted that the programme forms part of the Church's broader commitment to youth empowerment and community development. This year's seminar marks the third consecutive edition of the initiative.

Agyei Danso Emmanuel of the Guidance and Counselling Unit at the Obuasi Municipal Education Directorate described the programme as a timely intervention. He explained that it was developed following research by the Directorate, which revealed a gap between students' career choices and their capabilities. He added that its success has informed the decision to sustain it. Some students who participated expressed appreciation to the organisers and called on the government to consider making such guidance programmes a standard feature across schools nationwide.