{
  "id": 4873103,
  "title": "Drive to Inspire–Africa equips UESD students with skills for future careers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/drive-to-inspire-africa-equips-uesd-students-with-skills-for-future",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:19:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/drive-to-inspire-africa-equips-uesd-students-with-skills-for-future-careers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in Somanya, Eastern Region recently benefited from an extensive outreach organised by Drive to Inspire – Africa (DTIA) to equip students with skills and guidance for their future careers. Partners such as United Bank for Africa (UBA), Wholesome Mind Summit, Golden Coast Developers, the Ghana Armed Forces, and professionals in sustainable development joined forces to engage students on careers, mental health, financial literacy, and sustainability.\n\nSpeaking to the students, Nana Adjoa Hackman, founder of Drive to Inspire – Africa, urged them to persevere through challenges and utilise their resources to contribute meaningfully to the global economy. She highlighted the importance of developing oneself to become a productive member of society rather than a burden.\n\nIn addition to the main sessions, students had the chance to interact with DTIA volunteers during breakout sessions. These sessions provided personalised career guidance based on individual interests, skills, and aspirations, allowing attendees to explore potential career paths.\n\nThe collaborative effort highlights the impact that partnerships among organisations with diverse expertise can have on youth development. By combining industry knowledge, professional experience, mentorship, and community engagement, the outreach created a platform for students to access guidance beyond traditional classroom settings.\n\nThis partnership also underscores the vital role of collaborations between educational institutions, businesses, professionals, and youth-focused organisations. Such synergies prepare the next generation to navigate the evolving world of work and contribute to both Ghana's development and the global economy.",
  "summary": "Students of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in Somanya, Eastern Region, have benefited from a collaborative outreach that brought together organisations, professionals and volunteers to equip them with knowledge and guidance to navigate their personal and professional futures.",
  "key_points": [
    "Drive to Inspire – Africa organizes career skills program for UESD students",
    "UESD students engage with professionals on careers, mental health, finance, sustainability",
    "Partnerships between education, business, and NGOs prepare students for evolving workforce"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}