The Ghana Career and Migration Fair 2025 has reiterated calls to tackle youth unemployment and promote safe migration, under the theme “The Future of Work.”
The fair held in Accra, spearheaded by the European Union (EU) and German Development Cooperation in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, seeks to equip young Ghanaians with employable skills, entrepreneurial support, and access to credible migration advisory services.
With youth unemployment in Ghana currently estimated at 13.1 percent, according to the Ghana Statistical Service, organisers believe the fair provides a timely platform for bridging the gap between young job seekers and industry needs. It also contributes to Ghana’s job creation agenda and the global Sustainable Development Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth.
“The job market is changing faster than ever. Technology, automation, and artificial intelligence are creating new types of jobs while green opportunities are emerging as the world tackles climate change. The future of work theme is about ensuring Ghanaian youth are not just chasing today’s jobs but are ready to shape and thrive in the jobs of tomorrow,” Andreas Berding, Head of the Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development said.
More than 60 employers from Ghana and abroad are participating in this year’s fair. Attendees are being offered career-enhancing services such as CV reviews, mock interviews, and exposure to live job vacancies. Young innovators are also pitching business ideas to investors and gaining mentorship on enterprise growth.
The fair places a strong focus on safe and ethical migration. Institutions including DAAD, Campus France, and the Ghanaian-European Centre are providing information on legal pathways for studying and working abroad.
“The European Union is a long-standing partner of Ghana. At the heart of this partnership is our commitment to supporting young people — because we know that Ghana’s greatest asset is its youth; the energy, creativity, and ambitions of the youth will shape the country’s future and also contribute to building stronger ties with the rest of the world,” said Jonas Claes, Deputy EU Ambassador to Ghana.
Organisers highlighted the rising importance of digital transformation and green jobs. Areas such as coding, data analysis, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and waste management were showcased to position Ghanaian youth for the jobs of tomorrow.
“With the right skills, structured migration pathways, and investments in green and digital economies, Ghanaian youth will not only thrive in the global economy but lead Africa into a sustainable and prosperous future,” said Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment.
Since its launch in 2018, the Ghana Career and Migration Fair has attracted more than 20,700 participants, facilitated 1,855 job vacancies, hosted over 450 exhibitors, and placed 1,283 young people in employment, including 524 women. The 2025 edition builds on this record, expanding its reach to create more opportunities for Ghanaian youth.
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