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Graduate and teenager held in connection with a placement scheme - but who else is involved?
Two individuals are in custody following an alleged scheme involving Senior High School placement fraud.
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Graduate and teenager held in connection with a placement scheme - but who else is involved?
Two individuals are in custody following an alleged scheme involving Senior High School placement fraud.

A tip to the Education Minister leads to arrests in an alleged scheme targeting BECE candidates seeking SHS placement.
Two individuals are in police custody in Accra following a report to the Education Minister about alleged CSSPS placement fraud.

Over 160 students gained new skills to combat unemployment - but what does this mean for Ghana's future workforce?
The Yamfo College of Health TEIN chapter empowered students with vocational skills. This initiative aims to help students navigate the challenges of unemployment after school - but what skills did they learn?

A top VC is calling for universities to refocus - but what does that mean for Ghana's future workforce?
UEW's Vice Chancellor, Prof Stephen Jobson Mitchual, has urged universities to focus on producing impactful graduates. He believes that higher education needs a fundamental rethink, but what does that mean for the future of Ghana's graduates?

Discover how a Ghanaian Vice-Chancellor is urging artisans to leverage their skills to tackle unemployment and what this means for the nation's
Dr Hilla Limann Technical University's Vice-Chancellor challenged graduates to prioritize practical competence and creativity over formal

TTAG raises concerns over teacher recruitment numbers - could this deepen unemployment among trained teachers?
The Teacher Trainees' Association of Ghana (TTAG) is concerned about the government's plan to recruit 7,000 teachers. The association believes this number is inadequate, potentially leading to further issues for graduates.

TTAG has rejected the Ministry of Education's plans - but what are their concerns?
The Teacher Trainees' Association of Ghana (TTAG) is unhappy with the Ministry of Education's teacher recruitment plans. The association believes the proposed numbers are inadequate - and could have serious implications.

TTAG is calling for urgent action on teacher recruitment- but what could happen if the government doesn't listen?
The Teacher Trainees' Association of Ghana (TTAG) has voiced concerns over recruitment delays- urging swift action from educational authorities. The association is demanding a transparent plan for posting trained teachers across Ghana- but what's at stake if their demands aren't met?

GNAT's bold new proposal could transform teacher employment and education in Ghana- but what are the implications for both public and private sectors?
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is urging the government to consider posting trained teachers to private schools. This proposal

Discover how government investment is reshaping the landscape of TVET education and its impact on student perceptions and national development.
Professor Isaac Boateng, Pro Vice-Chancellor of USTED, has praised the government's ongoing investment in Technical and Vocational Education and

A key meeting on skills and economic growth - what could this partnership mean for Ghana's future workforce?
Ghana TVET Service leaders met Bank of Ghana Governor to discuss skills development and economic transformation.

A central bank and a skills agency meet - could this reshape Ghana's workforce and economy?
Ghana TVET Service leaders met Bank of Ghana Governor to discuss skills development partnerships.

Discover why a prominent educationist believes Ghana's basic school curriculum is hindering student success and what changes he proposes.
The Gyasehene of Gomoa Wassa, Nana Francis Essel Okyeahene, has called for a reduction in the number of subjects taught at the basic school level in

Is the belief that university admission is the primary proof of potential in Africa deeply out of step?
Many African families see university education as the only door to success for their children. But with limited access and a rapidly changing global economy, is this single-minded focus creating more pressure and anxiety for African youth - and is it sustainable?

Ghana's unemployed teachers are urging a return to a traditional recruitment method-find out why they believe it's crucial for their future.
Unemployed teachers in Ghana are petitioning President John Dramani Mahama and education authorities regarding the current teacher recruitment

Can TVET alone solve Ghana's unemployment crisis, or are other factors at play? Find out more...
Ghana is having a national conversation about the role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in addressing unemployment. The Chronicle believes skills training alone cannot solve unemployment - but what else is needed?

Dr. Chambas says current education systems risk producing graduates unprepared for a rapidly changing global economy- but how?
Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas spoke at the UEW Public Lecture Series 2026 about education in Africa. He urged a move beyond expansion and access- but what could be the consequences if changes aren't made?

Are Ghanaian universities preparing students for real-world jobs or a "degree to nowhere"? A former education minister weighs in on the critical
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister of Education, is questioning the practical relevance of certain university programs in Ghana. He suggests a