YEA secures overseas jobs for more than 1,000 beneficiaries under Labour Exchange Programme

More than 1,000 beneficiaries of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) have accessed employment opportunities in various countries under the agency's Labour Exchange Programme, its CEO Malik Basintale announced. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House on Wednesday, October 21, Mr Basintale explained that the initiative aims to expand employment prospects for Ghanaian youth beyond the domestic labour market.

Known as the Work Abroad Programme, this scheme connects young Ghanaians with overseas vacancies through structured and lawful labor migration pathways. "Ladies and Gentlemen, we have also expanded our employment interventions beyond the shores of Ghana through the introduction of the Labour Exchange Programme," he stated. Basintale emphasized the global labor market's potential for Ghanaian youth and the YEA's role in facilitating access to such opportunities through legitimate employment arrangements.

The program is part of the YEA's broader strategy to provide young people with skill acquisition, income generation, and improved economic conditions. Mr Basintale affirmed that the Agency will continue pursuing interventions that align with changing labor market demands and the aspirations of young Ghanaians. However, he did not disclose the countries where the beneficiaries secured employment or provide a detailed breakdown of the jobs obtained through the program.