President Akufo-Addo has initiated a policy for the National Service Scheme.

The policy, spanning from 2024 to 2034, aims to provide service personnel with skills and practical entrepreneurial training, preparing them for the job market post-service.

This initiative aims to equip service personnel with practical skills and entrepreneurial training, enhancing their readiness for the job market post-service.

Additionally, the policy seeks to instill national values and civic responsibility in service personnel, fostering national unity and a sense of shared citizenship.

During the policy's launch in Accra on April 15, President Akufo-Addo affirmed the government's commitment to providing the necessary resources for its effective implementation.

He emphasized that the policy represents a transformative shift, elevating the National Service Scheme into a premier institution that prepares graduates for success in their professional endeavors.

“Government is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure the effective implementation of the policy.”

“The policy sets out the broad framework for transforming the National Service Scheme from just merely mobilising and deploying young graduates into various sectors of the Ghanaian economy, into becoming a world-class institution, which shapes service personnel for success in the professional world," Akufo-Addo added.

Furthermore, the policy document outlines a comprehensive framework to align the scheme with the government's agenda, ensuring that service personnel are adequately prepared for the transition from academia to the workforce.

The management of the National Service Scheme hailed the policy as a significant complement to the government's employment initiatives.

The Executive Director of the National Service Scheme, Osei Essibey Antwi, expressed confidence that the policy would empower personnel to pursue self-employment opportunities, create jobs for others, and be well-prepared for traditional employment avenues.