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GMW 2023

Global Money Week 2023

In commemoration of Global Money Week 2023, JA Ghana and Prudential Life Insurance Ghana are collaborating to promote financial literacy among young people in Ghana with a series of events. The events include a Teen Talk on Financial Literacy with JHS students at the Dansoman Cluster of Schools and an Essay Competition which will precede …

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A DAY OF INCLUSIVITY – THE ‘SPECIAL OLYMPICS’ EVENT TO BREAK THE BARRIER AGAINST CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana and Prince’s Trust International (PTI) recently collaborated with Special Olympics Ghana to launch a new sporting activity to break barriers in society between children with special needs and those in the mainstream. The event dubbed ‘Special Olympics’, took place at the Dzorwulu Special school on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Special Olympics …

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Today, on February 11th, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day serves to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, as well as to promote greater gender equality in these areas. The importance of women and girls in STEM …

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Dr Eric Nkansah Appointed New Director General of Ghana Education Service (GES)

The Office of the President has named Dr. Eric Nkansah as the new Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES). His appointment took effect immediately on the 19th of October 2022. Over the last 15 years, Dr Nkansah has been working in the field of Finance and Education. Dr. Nkansah joined the Ministry of …

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JA Partners with Prudence Foundation & Prudential Life Insurance Ghana To Premiere the Cha-Ching Money Show

Accra, October 6, 2022 – Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential Plc, has partnered with JA Africa, one of the largest and most-impactful youth-serving NGOs in Africa, to launch the Cha-Ching Money Show with Adanna and Emeka, a TV series which aims to instill sound financial habits and promote financial responsibility to millions …

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Serwaa Kesse Girls - Winners

SERWAA KESSE GIRLS’ SHS AWARDED WINNERS AT THE 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION

Accra, Ghana – September 16th, 2022: Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 National Business Pitch competition. The competition, an adaptation of the prestigious COY Competition, brought together 60 young entrepreneurs from fifteen high schools across Ghana namely, St. Francis Girls SHS, Presbyterian Boys Secondary – Legon, Bolgatanga SHS, …

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JA Ghana Hiring: Marketing & Communications Officer

Duration: One year renewable, w/ initial 3-month probation Employee Status: Full-time Hours: 40 hours/week (8:30 am – 5 pm); additional hours as necessary Location: Spintex – Accra, Ghana Reports to: Executive Director Position Overview The Marketing and Communications Officer (MCO) is responsible for supporting and executing the strategies of the organization to increase visibility and …

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JA Ghana Hiring: Finance & Operations Officer

Duration: One year renewable, w/ initial 3-month probation Employee Status: Full-time Hours: 40 hours/week (8:30 am – 5 pm); additional hours as necessary. Location: Spintex – Accra, Ghana Reports to: Executive Director Start Date: January 1, 2023 POSITION OVERVIEW The Finance & Operations Officer is responsible for providing technical assistance to ensure proper accounting and …

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JA Ghana Hosts 2022 National Business Pitch Competition

JA Ghana Hosts The National Business Pitch Competition Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana at a launch ceremony in Accra, announced that it will be hosting the 2022 National Business Pitch Competition on the 15th and 16th of September at the Academic City University College in Accra. The National Business Pitch Competition is Ghana’s version of JA …

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