STU council chairman urges graduates to become job creators not job seekers
The Council Chairman of Sunyani Technical University has encouraged newly graduating students to shift their mindset from seeking jobs to creating them, stressing that entrepreneurship is critical to addressing Ghana’s unemployment challenge.
Speaking at a graduation ceremony, the chairman noted that the job market is increasingly competitive and unable to absorb the growing number of graduates produced annually by tertiary institutions. He urged students to leverage their technical and professional training to identify opportunities, innovate, and build sustainable businesses.
According to him, technical universities are uniquely positioned to drive entrepreneurship because their curricula emphasize practical skills and problem solving. Graduates, he said, should focus on converting knowledge into products and services that address real societal needs.
He highlighted sectors such as agribusiness, manufacturing, information technology, renewable energy, and construction as areas with strong growth potential. With the right mindset and commitment, graduates could generate employment for themselves and others while contributing to national development.
The chairman also challenged government and the private sector to support graduate entrepreneurship through access to financing, mentorship, and business incubation programs. He stressed that policy consistency and infrastructure development are essential for young businesses to thrive.
Many graduates at the ceremony expressed optimism about entrepreneurship but acknowledged challenges including startup capital and limited market access. Education experts say stronger collaboration between universities and industry could help bridge these gaps.
The call aligns with national efforts to promote youth entrepreneurship as a solution to unemployment. As Ghana’s population remains youthful, empowering graduates to create jobs is seen as a strategic approach to economic sustainability and inclusive growth.
