By Yussif Ibrahim
Obuasi (Ash), May 12, GNA-The Evangelism and School Outreach Ministries of the Obuasi Area of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with the Obuasi Municipal Education Directorate, has organised a two-day guidance and counseling seminar for final-year Junior High School students in the municipality.
Prophet David Kankam Beditor, the Obuasi Area Head of the Church, said the seminar was designed to guide students in making informed career choices as they prepare to take a significant step forward in their academic journey.
Over 3,000 students from 60 public and private schools in Obuasi benefited from the programme.
They were taken through various sessions by experienced professionals, who spoke on career paths and their corresponding academic requirements, the importance of making the right career decisions, and mental health awareness.
Prophet Beditor emphasised the Church’s role in shaping the lives of the youth, saying that many students make avoidable mistakes at this stage due to the lack of proper guidance.
He noted that The Church of Pentecost remained committed, through its School Outreach Ministry, to equipping students with the necessary tools to make sound decisions and become valuable members of society.
In addition to academic guidance, the Area Head underscored the Church’s mission to nurture the spiritual growth of the students.
This marks the second consecutive year the Church has organised such a life-changing seminar for BECE candidates in Obuasi.
Mr George Alfred Koomson, the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, lauded the initiative and praised the Church for its sustained efforts toward societal development.
Mr. Koomson explained that the seminar was born out of a detailed study by the Directorate, which revealed a significant gap between students’ career choices and their capabilities.
He used the occasion to encourage parents to take a more active role in their children’s education, particularly as they prepare for their final examinations.
The Education director urged them to collaborate with teachers and support their children when selecting schools and courses at the senior high school level.
Some of the participating students expressed gratitude to the organisers, describing the seminar enlightening and empowering.
They appealed to the government to consider making such programmes a mandatory part of the school system.
GNA
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