In Ghana at present, the rate of unemployment is increasing. Even though this is a challenge not only in Ghana but throughout Africa, it has become critical that we intentionally prepare young people to qualify for the small jobs that already exist while encouraging more young people to learn to start and run their businesses.
As a result, a Graduate Job Preparation (GraJOP) Program has been developed to help alleviate the problem of unemployment. Genius IT wants to serve as a liaison between private employers and young people who desire to get good-paying jobs. This program prepares young people and recommends them to employers via a special agreement that will help monitor and maintain a good working relationship between employers and our recommended employees.
It seeks to address issues not only relating to young people accessing good jobs but maintaining them as well. This effort will help make a significant contribution to the global SDGs goal 8, Good jobs and Economic Growth.
HOW EMPLOYEES BENEFIT THROUGH THIS PROGRAM
Our primary goal is to provide young people with relevant Digital, Entrepreneurial, and Leadership skills, which are highly valued by employers in assisting them to succeed in their businesses.
The strength of a workforce determines how successful a business or venture will be. As a result, this program has been implemented with the following benefits to employers and employees for the efficient operation of businesses.
BENEFIT TO EMPLOYERS
- Employers benefit by reducing the time and effort required to find qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Employers are assured of qualified candidates who have the right mindset and attitude toward leading themselves for the benefit of their businesses.
- The Genius IT Foundation’s GraJOP Program will continuously research general and specific business trends in the related business setting and will deliver continuous capacity-building programs and in-service training through partnerships. This allows employers to concentrate on the day-to-day operations of their businesses while we manage their human capital development.
BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES
- After participating in our capacity-building programs through job-matching, young people have access to a pool of job opportunities.
- Young people who have completed our Graduate Job Preparation Program can be confident that they will have work after completing their tertiary or secondary education.
- Upon successful employment, employees undergo periodic in-service or capacity-building programs, as well as certifications from these programs, to demonstrate their interest in continuous personal development.
- Employees enjoy safe working environments because Genius IT Foundation is concerned about their well-being and working conditions.
- Employees appreciate job recommendations that match their level of capability developed over time after employment.
