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Aviation Youth Mentoring Programme set to hold Career Day for students with Ghana Airforce
Aviation Youth Mentoring Programme (AYMP), a non-profit based in Washington DC in collaboration with the Ghana Air Force will on tomorrow, Wednesday June 14, 2023 host an Aviation Career Day in Accra.
The Aviation Career Day will provide students the opportunity to participate in interactive experiences and conversations with pilots, air traffic controllers, and aerospace professionals globally.
A statement issued in Accra and signed by Kofi Okyere Darko, Creative President of NINETEEN57 & country rep “we aim to inform and prepare aspiring aviators on their future careers through the interaction with a diverse group of global aviation organizations.”
AYMP’s mission is to empower minority youth to pursue careers in aviation through professional training, mentorship, and educational funding.
Kofi Okyere Darko noted this is the first time it is being hosted in Africa. He mentioned that the Mentoring Programme is committed to involving, inspiring, and exposing underserved youth, nationally and internationally, through the power of STEM & Aviation.
It said Students would experience an FAA certified flight simulator, fly in a virtual reality flight environment, engage with aviators from varying backgrounds and hear from distinguished aviation panelists.
It would also activate imagination of the youth through an aviation giveaway.
The statement said the Ghana Youth Outreach Day is aimed to inspire and empower young minds in the field of aviation, encouraging them to pursue their passions, embrace their unique abilities, and make a positive impact on their communities.
“By creating a supportive and inclusive environment, the event seeks to instill a sense of curiosity and ignite the limitless potential within each participant,” it said.
The statement expressed the believe in the power of the youth to shape a better future.
This event is an opportunity for young individuals to explore careers in aviation by gaining valuable skills, and connecting with a network of mentors and peers who will support and guide them on their journey.
This event is curated by NINETEEN57 Events & produced by Topdog and also in association with Women in Aviation-Ghana.
The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger action to promote gender equity and create more opportunities for women in the workplace.
She made the call in a Facebook post after joining staff at the Presidency of Ghana to mark International Women’s Day.
The celebration was held under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Promoting Equity for Every Woman in the Workplace” and focused on recognising the achievements of women while reflecting on the work needed to ensure equal opportunities.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang extended warm wishes to women across Ghana and noted that women have always played key roles in the country’s communities and economic activities.
According to her, women in the past served as healers, traders and queen mothers who contributed to leadership and governance in traditional societies.
She explained that Ghana’s cultural history shows that women have long provided knowledge, leadership and innovation to help develop communities.
The Vice President however noted that current disparities require society to examine systems and structures that may have limited opportunities for women.
She stressed that advancing gender equity will require deliberate actions and the mentoring of young women to prepare them for leadership roles.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang recognised women whose work takes place in markets, streets and small trading spaces across the country.
According to her, these women form the backbone of local economies and continue to demonstrate resilience despite the difficult conditions they face.
She commended women working at the Presidency for their dedication and leadership and reaffirmed the need to promote respect, fairness and opportunity for every woman.
The Vice President further called on both men and women to work together to break barriers and ensure that women can fully contribute to Ghana’s development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
