In a bid to equip the next generation with direction and practical guidance, a career fair has been organised for students and Junior High School graduates in Susuanso in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region.

The event, spearheaded by the School Improvement Support Officer (SISO) for the Yamfo Circuit, aimed to help young people explore various career options and make informed choices about their future paths.

The fair featured engaging presentations and mentorship sessions from professionals across multiple fields, including medicine, engineering, agriculture, journalism, security and emergency services, entrepreneurship, and skilled trades.

Participants were exposed to career opportunities in the extractive industry, university admission processes, scholarship options, and strategies for overcoming challenges and staying focused on their goals.

Speaking at the event, the organiser emphasised the importance of early career guidance, particularly in rural communities where access to such resources remains limited.
“We want to close the information gap. Many of our students have dreams but no roadmap. This career fair is to show them what is possible and how to get there,” she said.

She stressed that guidance and counselling should not be restricted to urban centres, noting, “Every child deserves direction and opportunity, no matter their background.”

The organiser revealed that she has been funding the initiative on her own, despite growing attendance and increasing costs, and called on individuals, institutions, and organisations globally to partner with her in expanding the initiative.

The Guest Speaker, Dr Wadood Moomen, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Energy and Natural Resources’ School of Mines, shared his personal journey with participants.

“Though I wanted to become a pilot, I now find fulfilment as a university lecturer,” he said, encouraging students to stay open-minded as career paths can evolve. He also highlighted the untapped opportunities in the extractive industry, especially for residents in mining communities.

Dr Moomen commended the organiser for the impactful initiative, describing it as a much-needed intervention to support informed career choices and called for wider stakeholder collaboration.

Participants expressed deep appreciation for the fair. Helen Darko, a student from Terchire, shared, “I’ve always wanted to be a nurse, but today I’ve learned about other health careers I never knew existed. This has really helped me.”

Another student, Ohene Kofi Nyantakyi from Yamfo, said, “Now I know what to do after JHS and the steps I need to take.”

For many, the fair was not just an educational event, but a life-changing experience, planting seeds of ambition and purpose.

With plans to expand the initiative in future years, the organiser remains optimistic that it will become a transformative platform for rural students in the Tano North Municipality to rise and pursue their dreams with clarity and confidence.