The School of Thought, a youth-led organisation, recently hosted Start Right, an educational fair for final-year students of various Senior High Schools in the Northern Region.

The initiative, which aimed to provide students with informed choices when considering university enrolment, brought together more than 10 tertiary institutions, career coaches, mentors and development practitioners.

Organisers say the initiative seeks to equip students with the tools to make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures.

Founder of the School of Thought, Abraham Agoni, noted that limited exposure continues to hinder students in the north.

“Most of them only know about the few schools in the area. They don’t explore further because no one shows them what’s out there. This platform is meant to open their minds,” he said.

Actor and comedian Clement Ashetey, one of the guest speakers, highlighted the need to balance passion and profession.

“What I have used my certificate to acquire is the job I am doing. I went in for it; it didn’t just come. I worked for it. I also went into acting because I love it. What I have done is to prioritise,” he said.

Mindset engineer and leadership coach Prophet Prakash Pyne encouraged the students to embrace technology to access knowledge and self-improvement.

“In times past, you had to go to the library or travel far for education. But today, within seconds, you can do a lot,” he said. “Take advantage of this and develop yourselves.”

The event also featured the UK Department of Business and Trade’s Deputy Director, Joe Ann Yakyiwah Sackey, who emphasised the importance of setting priorities and managing responsibilities effectively.