Personal Development Corner

30/11/2025

WASSCE results are out. Students need to be guided in school and program selection. To make informed choices get a student counselor to help your ward in making the right decision.

Career prospects, interest, ability, opportunities, the concept of self employment, international work opportunities and many other factors should be looked at. Don't just jump into a program.

If you are from a family which has no reliable bread winner and you are seen as the baker—the one with the oven and the possible bread winner, then ask questions and make the right decisions and choices.

Learn about GRE, SAT, PTE, IELTS and other important exams that can open doors to international opportunities either to study or work. Even if you have to wait for another year to take those exams and used them to apply for scholarships it worth it. Don't rush.

Search about NGOs that offer support in studies and career. Follow thier social media handles for more information and updates.

Is the policy of direct or automatic employment in some fields something you can rely on? What's the probability and how promising is it if you even get it in the future. Ask more questions.

Are there informal job opportunities that can still help your situation and that of your family? Is it something you can consider? Can it help alleviate your hardship earlier than the school route? Take your time and exhaust those questions.

Don't follow blindly. Your friend's home and his or her problems may be totally different from yours. Thier ambitions may be different. The support system they have may be stronger. So don't just follow. Go your own way.

Let's those with ears listen.


Marzuk Bin Nuur

25/11/2025

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Applications are open until March 15, 2026! 🎓 📆

The four-semester English program is designed for graduates from developing and transition countries with previous media experience.

For more details, visit the website: https://akademie.dw.com/en/international-media-studies/a-70137953

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

Kaish, ɛdi wɔ hɔ 😁

29/10/2025

The media is one of our problems. If there is a call for reinforcement of policies, they paint a picture for it to look like a new policy and degenerate into public uproar.

29/10/2025

🚀 Call for Applications | AYA Health Innovation Challenge

Do you have a digital health solution that can improve the prevention or management of diabetes or hypertension in Ghana?

Here’s your chance to scale your impact with €100,000 in funding, national visibility, and the opportunity to integrate your innovation into Ghana’s health system.

Organized under the AYA Integrated Healthcare Initiative, hand in hand with the Ministry of Health, Ghana and the Ghana Health Service, implemented by GIZ International Services in collaboration with leading pharmaceutical and philanthropic partners, the challenge aims to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs) nationwide.

Under the theme “Designing the Future of Patient Self-Care,” the AYA Health Innovation Challenge is looking for innovators developing practical, data-driven digital tools that empower patients and enhance healthcare delivery.

🗓️ Deadline: 10th November 2025
🔗 Apply now at https://innohub.com.gh/aya/

24/07/2025

I often come across initiatives by NGOs like GIZ, Plan International, PlanAid, YES-Ghana, and others on Facebook, targeting the youth. Many of these initiatives focus on entrepreneurship, job or career fairs, legal pathways to immigration in Europe, digital skills training, and vocational or technical education.

Some are organized online as seminars designed to equip young people with vital information, guidance, and practical steps toward acquiring relevant skills and pursuing various opportunities.

Although certain trainings are limited to specific regions or districts, many are open to everyone. Yet, I rarely see youth—especially those in my circles or fraternity—taking advantage of these opportunities.

One of the issues is that we often scroll past these posts on Facebook without taking the time to read, like, or share them. And based on how Facebook and other social media algorithms work, if you ignore a particular type of post a few times, the platform stops showing you similar content altogether.

We must become more intentional with how we use social media. It's time to follow the right pages and channels—those that can genuinely support our personal and professional growth.

While many of us dream of traveling abroad for work or study, there are also valuable opportunities right here in Ghana and across Africa, driven by NGOs and development agencies.

Some of these opportunities are geared toward individuals who already have business startups. But even if you don’t yet have one, you can visit the websites of these organizations to learn what they support. Then, you can begin a startup that aligns with their goals and mission—so you’ll be eligible for funding or support when those opportunities arise.

Let’s be deliberate about our future and growth. No one else will do it for us. We can only be supported if we’ve already started the journey ourselves.

Let’s learn to research opportunities and understand the steps required to access them. It’s time to act—with intention and purpose.

19/07/2025

It always seem impossible until it's done.

Nelson Mandela

19/07/2025

"The First Time the Idea for This Book Came to Me
The very first day I thought about writing this book, something interesting happened. I met a man who was holding a book. But he was also holding his phone over the front cover, so I could only see part of the book's title — it said "ge of AI." Below that, I saw the name "Daniel Huttenlocher," and I guessed he was the author.
I was really curious to know what the book was about. So I tried to keep the name in mind. Later, I asked ChatGPT using just the little information I had.
To my surprise, I found out that the full title of the book is "The Age of AI: And the Human Future," and it has three authors — Eric Schmidt, Henry A. Kissinger, and Daniel Huttenlocher.
I was able to figure this out because I used critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These are very important skills, especially now that technology is changing so quickly.
In many jobs today, we face tasks that don’t have clear instructions or steps to follow, because they involve new tools and systems. That’s why you need to be able to think clearly, ask the right questions, and find smart solutions — just like I did when I wanted to know more about that book"

The above is an excerpt from my book titled "YOUR CAREER COMPASS IN THIS ERA OF TECHNOLOGICAL DISRUPTION"

The book is ideal for Senior High School students, Tertiary Students and Workers. It's soon going to be published. You may want to grab one for yourself and abreast yourself with trends in the job market.

Marzuk Bin Nuur
Counseling Assistant

Stay tuned.

18/07/2025

These are vending machines. Let me explain what each one does:

👉 The first machine on your far left is for phone power banks.
If your phone battery runs out and you're near this machine, all you need to do is pay—either by inserting cash or using your ATM card. The machine will release a power bank for you to use. After you're done, you can return the power bank to any similar machine. No attendant is needed.

👉 The second machine is an orange juice dispenser.
It works just like the power bank machine. Once you pay, the machine takes fresh oranges from the top, prepares the juice, and pours it into a sealed plastic container. It then places it in a tray for you to pick up. Instructions for payment are clearly displayed.

👉 The third machine is a car finder.
This area has a massive car park that can hold over 4,000 vehicles. On a busy day, finding your car might be a struggle. This machine helps you locate it. Simply input your license plate number, and it will display the exact row and column where your vehicle is parked.

👉 The fourth machine contains snacks and drinks.
You'll find bottled water, cakes, biscuits, and soft drinks. Each item is numbered. To buy something, select the item number, insert your money, and the machine will dispense it. If needed, it even gives change. Again—no human attendant involved.

💡 All these machines operate completely unattended.

These are real-life outcomes of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Robotics. I’m glad to know that some schools in Ghana are now running STEM and Robotics programs — it’s truly commendable.

✅ What we hope to see next is the transformation of what students are learning into practical solutions for everyday challenges — like producing vending machines or smart systems locally.

⚠️ It's also important to remember: many jobs today are being replaced by Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Robotics. So we must ask ourselves: Is my job at risk?

📈 This is why reskilling and upskilling are no longer optional — they are necessary.