General News of Friday, 2 May 2025
Source: www.ghanawebbers.com
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has exciting news. Under CEO Malik Basintale, they partnered with SoccaBet Ghana. They have opened an application portal for new job placements.
This initiative comes from a one-year agreement between YEA and SoccaBet. Their goal is to create 500 jobs for Ghanaian youth. Interested applicants can apply at http://apply.yea.gov.gh. The deadline is April 30, 2025.
This collaboration aims to reduce youth unemployment in Ghana. It also seeks to address income disparities by working with the private sector. SoccaBet Ghana will recruit individuals for various roles at its centers nationwide.
At the launch, CEO Malik Basintale highlighted YEA’s commitment to meaningful jobs. He said, “This partnership empowers young Ghanaians in our economy.” He added that they are focused on fulfilling President Mahama's vision of job creation.
Kobby Ampong, Marketing Manager at SoccaBet Ghana, shared their dedication to youth careers. He stated, “We invest in young people’s futures through tools and mentorship.” This partnership aims to build a foundation for future leaders in the industry.
Additionally, discussions are ongoing about work abroad programs with international partners. This could offer even more opportunities for Ghanaian youth.
Overall, this initiative supports YEA’s target of creating over 300,000 jobs across sectors. YEA thanks SoccaBet Ghana for their quick collaboration in tackling youth unemployment in Ghana.