‘Unemployment does not mean no job opportunities’ – Prof. Gatsi

Professor John Gatsi of Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School says there are more job opportunities in Ghana contrary to views.

Professor Gatsi also pointed out that the country’s growth rate over the years has come with little job creation.

“The fact that there is unemployment does not mean there are no job opportunities. Project management trains people to develop their own ideas into viable businesses.”

“The growth in the economy has been described as a jobless growth. The growth is not responsive to the need for employment of people. That’s beyond the university”.

“The university is tasked to equip people and get them fit for the job market”, he spoke to Joy Business on the sidelines of the partnership between PMI-Ghana and UCC Business School in Cape Coast.

President of the Project Management Institute, Frank Owusu Asamoah, however, argued that there are numerous job opportunities but it has only become difficult for seekers to grab those opportunities because they are not deliberate about their profession.

Mr Asamoah further urged the youth to join organised institution.s or associations to provide them leverage in the job market.

The main focus of PMI Ghana is to awaken professionals to respect and observe the professional code of ethics.

The MOU signed with the UCC Business School will therefore focus on mentorship, guidance and pitching students to industries

Source: Kapitalradio971.com//2024