A/R: Labour Department commences awareness campaign on job opportunities

The Labour Department in Ghana has initiated a flagship program called “Just One Bold Step” aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for job seekers across the country.

This initiative will also provide a platform for employers to advertise job vacancies, making it easier for them to find suitable candidates.

The program began in Konongo, located in the Ashanti Region, on April 30, 2025, and is set to continue in other towns, including Obuasi, Mampong, and Bekwai, on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

The goal of this campaign is to change the narrative and facilitate easier access to jobs for graduates and other job seekers in the Ashanti Region and throughout Ghana.

During the launch of the initiative a few months ago, the Acting Chief Officer of the Labour Department, Dawudu Ibrahim Braimah, stated that the platform will effectively bridge the gap between job seekers and employers in the country.

The Public Relations Officer for Labour, Jobs, and Empowerment, Rev. Miss Charlotte Hanson, noted that data collection is one of the challenges facing the country’s employment sector.

She observed that this initiative will help gather data that can inform government decision-making.

The Technical Adviser at GIZ Ghana, Dr. Lillian Amankwah Forbi, indicated that they have supported the Labour Department, including vehicles and office spaces, to improve their working environment and enhance employment opportunities in Ghana.