By Edward Dankwah
Accra, July 1, GNA- The Youth Elevate Foundation together with its partners has concluded the 2025 edition of its High School Drive.
The event brought personal development, mentorship, and career discovery to four of Ghana’s leading all-girls senior high schools
Other partners are the Virtual Career Office, the Ghana EdTech Alliance, Networking for Hope, and Young and Vibe.
A statement issued in Accra said it went from Krobo Girls, Presbyterian SHS in the Eastern Region to Yaa Asantewaa Girls SHS in Kumasi.
It then went from Mfantsiman Girls SHS in the Central Region, and finally St. Mary’s Girls SHS in Accra, the Drive combined learning with high energy.
It said each stop featured music, a live DJ, talent showcases, and engaging sessions designed to show students that learning can happen in vibrant, relevant spaces that reflect their world.
The initiative was led by three headline speakers; Mr Kwame Nyatuame, a personal branding coach from the Ghana EdTech Alliance, who shared insights on identity and presence in the digital age.
Madam Akua Ampah from the Virtual Career Office led sessions on career pathways, helping students explore futures that align with their ability, passion, and purpose.
“These are real problems young people face every day being solved. With each session, question, and school stop, I feel even more fulfilled that I get to do this with the Youth Elevate Foundation,” Madam Ampah added,
Madam Adelaide Borley Bortier, the Seer, the visually impaired singer and speaker, spoke on gifts and talents, drawing deep emotional connection across every hall.
Madam Borley Bortier said “The impact is more than I imagined or expected and I am literally making an impact in the lives of young people through this programme.”
She said I’m happy and blessed to be part of this and would surely love to be on board for subsequent editions.”
The statement said one of the most talked-about moments at every stop was the “Big Surprise,” a thrilling closing activity where hidden vouchers were placed beneath random seats.
“As students searched excitedly, the energy in the room erupted. Winners walked away with cash, school hampers, and branded souvenirs and it was not just fun it was unforgettable,” it added.
The statement said the Youth Elevate Foundation, known for its creative and practical approach to youth development, had consistently championed the mantra “Elevate. Empower. Solve.”
Through storytelling, interactive coaching, and deeply relatable programming, it continues to help young people build confidence, purpose, and vision.
The Foundation is set to grow the experience, where future editions will include health talks, STEM and digital skills sessions, medical screenings, and more ways to meet the diverse needs of today’s students.
GNA