The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has organized an Entrepreneurship Seminar for its National Service Personnel (NSP) to equip them with essential employability and professional development skills, while fostering a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.
The event took place at the GETFund Head Office on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with a strong focus on capacity building. Participants were provided with practical tools and knowledge to help them navigate the nation’s competitive job market and create opportunities for themselves beyond national service.
The seminar brought together experienced professionals who shared practical insights on communication, professionalism, career development, networking, and personal growth to prepare participants for the future.
Delivering the keynote address, Head of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Bailon Afful, encouraged participants to take advantage of every opportunity available to them. He urged them to network with colleagues across different units and departments in order to learn, grow, and broaden their career prospects.
Speaking at the event, a Principal Manager of Corporate Affairs at GETFund, Mr. Samuel Edem Assisi, emphasized the importance of effective communication in career development, describing communication as the “number one skill” every professional must possess.
He further encouraged participants to always understand their content and audience when communicating. Mr Edem advised them to master the “7Cs” of communication to enhance clarity, confidence, and professionalism in both personal and workplace interactions.
On her part, a Principal Manager of Operations, Grace Afari-Mensah (PhD), stated that beyond academic qualifications, employers increasingly seek qualities such as professionalism, communication skills, teamwork, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.
Presenting on how to build a strong Curriculum Vitae (CV), a Principal Manager of Human Resource at GETFund, Mrs. Pearl Ama Akordor, highlighted the key elements required in preparing a professional CV. She emphasized the need to include at least academic and professional references when writing a CV.
