The Men’s Ministry of the Obuasi Area Church of Pentecost (PENEM) and the Municipal Education Directorate have held a Guidance seminar for over 2,000 BECE candidates from 56 schools.
Mr Daniel Asare, the Secretary, led sessions on careers, subject choices, mental health and faith values to prepare students for exams and future decisions.
Guidance officer, Emmanuel Agyei Danso said research revealed that students often mismatch careers with ability, making the annual programme effective.
Mr. Danso noted that the programme was developed following extensive research by the Directorate, which revealed a gap between students’ career choices and their capabilities.
He added that the continued success of previous editions informed the decision to sustain the initiative this year.
Mr. Danso further advised parents to take a more active role in their children’s education, particularly as they prepare for their final examinations. He urged them to collaborate closely with teachers and support their wards in selecting appropriate schools and courses for senior high school.
Students who participated in the seminar expressed appreciation to the organisers and called on the government to consider making such guidance programmes a standard feature across schools nationwide. They urged the government to replicate the programme across the nation.
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