Obuasi: The Evangelism and School Outreach Ministries of the Obuasi Area of The Church of Pentecost, in collaboration with the Obuasi Municipal Education Directorate, has conducted a two-day guidance and counseling seminar for final-year Junior High School students in the municipality.

According to Ghana News Agency, Prophet David Kankam Beditor, the Obuasi Area Head of the Church, stated that the seminar aimed to guide students in making informed career choices as they prepare to advance in their academic journey. More than 3,000 students from 60 public and private schools in Obuasi participated in the program.

The students attended various sessions led by experienced professionals, who discussed career paths and their corresponding academic requirements, the significance of making appropriate career decisions, and mental health awareness. Prophet Beditor stressed the Church’s role in influencing the lives of the youth, highlighting that many students make avoidable mistakes at this stage due to a lack of
proper guidance.

The Church of Pentecost, through its School Outreach Ministry, is committed to equipping students with the necessary tools to make sound decisions and become valuable members of society. In addition to academic guidance, the Area Head stressed the Church’s mission to nurture the spiritual growth of the students. This marks the second consecutive year the Church has organized such a seminar for BECE candidates in Obuasi.

Mr. George Alfred Koomson, the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, praised the initiative and commended the Church for its continued efforts toward societal development. He explained that the seminar resulted from a detailed study by the Directorate, which revealed a significant gap between students’ career choices and their capabilities.

Mr. Koomson encouraged parents to take an active role in their children’s education, especially as they prepare for their final examinations. He urged them to collaborate with teachers and support their children when selecting schools
and courses at the senior high school level.

Some of the participating students expressed their gratitude to the organizers, describing the seminar as enlightening and empowering. They appealed to the government to consider making such programs a mandatory part of the school system.