In a bid to address the disconnect between Ghana’s youth and the burgeoning opportunities in agriculture, Jobberman Ghana is set to host the Jobberman Ghana Career Fair and Employer Forum on Wednesday, August 28- Thursday, August 29, 2024. The event, which will be held at the UPSA Auditorium from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day, is a key component of the Agriculture Innovation for Africa (AIA) Conference.

The career fair, themed "Beyond the Fields: Exploring Agribusiness and Job Opportunities for Young People," aims to illuminate the vast potential within Ghana’s agricultural sector and to foster engagement between industry stakeholders, employers, and job seekers. This initiative aligns with Jobberman Ghana’s 'Discover the New Agric' initiative under the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Programme. This programme seeks to unlock agri-business employment opportunities for young Ghanaian women and men.

“In Ghana, agriculture is the bedrock of our economy, yet there remains a notable disconnect between its potential and the career opportunities it presents,” said Jemima Ashietey, Head of Marketing at Jobberman Ghana. “Our goal with this career fair is to shift that narrative and show young people that agribusiness is not only viable but rich with diverse career paths.”

She further emphasized, “The Jobberman Ghana Career Fair is crafted to be a comprehensive platform for dialogue and interaction between aspiring professionals and agribusiness employers. We aim to showcase the wide range of career options within agriculture and address the challenges faced by employers in this vital sector.”

The event, a collaboration between Jobberman and Kosmos Innovation Center, is anticipated to attract approximately 500 job seekers and will feature 50 employers who will exhibit and engage with attendees. Highlights of the event include networking opportunities, panel discussions, and skill-building workshops.

In addition to addressing the knowledge gap, the fair will also provide insights into the numerous underappreciated career opportunities within agribusiness. By connecting job seekers with industry leaders, the event seeks to inspire and prepare the next generation of professionals in the agribusiness value chain.

In a statement, the Executive Director of Kosmos Innovation Center, Mr. Benjamin Gyan-Kesse highlighted the importance of empowering young people to interact with industry stakeholders on work-readiness skills and available opportunities within the agricultural value chain, contributing to the nation’s economic growth. “We are excited to support this initiative and look forward to its positive impact on Ghana’s agribusiness landscape,” he remarked.