February 24, 2026 – To help curb unemployment in the country, final-year Visual Arts students of Nkroful Agricultural Senior High School in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region have resolved to take their practical lessons seriously as they inch closer to the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
According to the finalists, their course involves handwork that produces finished products for everyday use, which offers them a quick opportunity to become self-employed and make ends meet in the job market.
Miss Margaret Lord Kweku, speaking on behalf of the group, expressed optimism about starting their businesses upon completion of their course.
In an interview with Nzema Today, she mentioned some course outlines under Textiles, including the design of napkins, kente weaving, tablecloth sewing, doormats, chair backs, cloths, scarves, and sashes.
Miss Kweku said that as a way of projecting African identity and culture, they are committed to developing African fabrics into usable products.
She noted that acquiring skills in one vocation or another and becoming self-employed is the surest way to succeed in life, rather than waiting for non-existent government jobs.
The final-year student appealed to the government to take vocational and technical education to another level as a way of encouraging the youth to venture into these fields.
Miss Kweku further noted that the era when much attention was paid to grammar education alone has little relevance in today’s technologically driven and skills-based world.
By Nzema Today
