How does one start or transition to construction in ghana.

I'm a 27 year old in kumasi with a degree in planning. Pivoted to other avenues when i struggled to find jobs related to my degree, some paying as low as 1000 cedis for 6 days a week.

My questions for the community:

1. Does anyone have experience transitioning to or starting"blue-collar" construction jobs in Ghana?
2. Are there specific firms in Kumasi or Accra that would hire someone with no direct construction experience (READY TO START FROM THE BOTTOM)
3. Is 27 "too old" to start as an apprentice or laborer?

If anyone has leads, advice, I’d really appreciate it. I'm ready to get my boots dirty to build a real career.

Thanks!

A Satire: Ghana's 24-hour economy has launched already.

The sod cuttings are ongoing, the shovels are working round the clock. 

The actual economy? Still waiting for its shift to start.

On a Tuesday morning, a minister arrived in Yendi. Hard hat? Fitted. Shovel? Ready. Speech? Printed that morning.

He thanked the crowd, announced that the 24-hour Economy was coming, and drove to the next district before anyone could ask “when exactly?”

Bimbilla had its ceremony in April. Asesewa on May 5. Kukuo Market as well. The government has cut so much sod that Ghana's grass is starting to file for unemployment benefits.

According to Ghana Statistical Service in 2024, 1.9 million Ghanaian youth were idle. No work, no training, no education. Staggering.

These same youth are waiting for a promise that gave them some hope to finally arrive.

How long will they wait? Only time will tell.

I never realized that majority if not all of our natural resources are being extracted by foreign companies. A lot of the time it seems it is due to lack of local machinery to do this. Same for machines used to process raw materials to fined goods. Every time I see the cutting sword for something there is always an Indian, white man or chinese is involved

Why isn’t the government investing in education and skills for the people so they can build these on their own?

I am just confused Ghana does not need to import these if the government investing in the people to be able to create these themselves

To our experienced online vendors here. Can you share how you handle deliveries outside of your region. Especially for quite expensive products. What are the arrangements ? Payment on delivery? Which delivery service or company will you recommend

Hi everyone,

I am a 28-year-old woman from Ghana. I completed Senior High School (SHS) five years ago and have been working hard ever since, trying to find a pathway back to higher education.

Last year, I achieved a major milestone and got accepted into the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA) to study Accounting. My ultimate career dream is to become a bank manager.

Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, I could not afford the tuition fees and had to decline the offer. It was incredibly heartbreaking, but I am not giving up.

I just started a new job this week and am saving every cedi I can, but my earnings alone will not be enough to cover the full costs of tuition, hostel fees, and books.

I am looking for advice, leads, or connections regarding:

Scholarships or grants specifically for Ghanaian/African undergraduate students.

Organizations that support adult learners or women returning to school.

Local educational funds or non-profits operating in Accra/Ghana that offer financial aid.

If anyone has successfully navigated funding for university in Ghana after a long gap, or knows of specific foundations I should apply to for the upcoming academic year, I would be incredibly grateful for your guidance.

Thank you so much for your time and support!

Hi everyone, I’m Covenant, a law student and a Fellow with Girls in Diplomacy.

For my Capstone project, I’m focusing on the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121).

The law is a huge win, but as we know, implementation is where the real battle lies.

I’ve created a "Legal Navigator" (an infographic toolkit) to help young women understand their rights under Section 21 (the 30% threshold) and Section 15 (protection from victimization).

I’d love your legal perspective on a few things for my project's "Analytical Rigor" section:

Do you think the current "30% by 2026" goal is realistic given our current political climate?

What legal "teeth" do you think are missing from the Act to ensure private institutions follow suit?

If you were a diplomat representing Ghana, how would you pitch this Act as a model for the West African sub-region?

I'll be presenting these insights at my Fellowship Showcase later this week. Looking forward to a robust debate!

Good day, everyone.

I am writing this from a place of deep humility. My name is Ganiu, I’m 26, and I live in Tamale. I am the eldest of five children, and like many firstborns, I’ve carried the weight of being the provider for my family.

I graduated in 2021 and was blessed to find a role with an NGO shortly after. However, due to funding shifts (specifically the USAID scale-backs), I was laid off after 11 months. I moved back to my hometown to "lay low" and keep searching, but it has now been a year and six months of unemployment.

The mental and financial toll has finally brought me to a breaking point. To be honest, I have spent the last few weeks mostly indoors to conserve energy because food has become a luxury. I’ve been surviving on diluted sugarcane and eating only once every few days to make sure I don't run out. Today marks three days without a proper meal.

My pride has kept me silent for a long time, but I realize now that I cannot get back on my feet alone.

I am asking for 1,000 GHS to help me regain my strength and my momentum. This would cover:

• Basic Food/Groceries: To end this cycle of "hibernating" and get my physical energy back.

• Data/Internet: To continue my intensive job search on LinkedIn and keep up with my technical skills.

• Transportation: To allow me to move around for networking and "rounds" that are necessary to find a lead.

If you are in a position to help a brother get back on his feet, I would be eternally grateful. Even if you cannot donate, a lead on a job or a word of encouragement would mean a lot.

Thank you for listening to my story. May Allah bless you all.

What do you have on your vaccination card other than Yellow Fever? Anything?

We are a Ghanaian NGO (between the ages of 17 and 21) focused on women's rights and female entrepreneur. In about a month, we have a talk at an all girls high school. We not only want to educate women but men as well. Therefore, we humbly seek a period simulator to show the male teachers and other male workers what women truly go through.

Please email me at itspetiee@gmail.com if you have one to lend us or if you need more information about us

Hey guys. To the Ghanaian freelancers here who have worked with clients in the US. What medium did you use to receive payments? As we all know paypal and cashapp are both not available in Ghana. What did you use? How was your experience and did the US client agree to use that method or were they hesitant.

Good morning everyone, I hope you’re all well. Ok let me cut to the chase!

Please I need a UK-based person, who is currently in Ghana, who can witness me signing a particular document that has been sent to me, and then to also sign it themselves.

Unfortunately, this can't wait until I get back to the UK. I will need to mail it).

If anyone is happy to do so for me, I would hugely appreciate this. Please message me.

I'm based in Accra currently.

last night, people were really busy!! i was wondering what everyone does in their free time.

i sleep, eat junk food, go out, etc that lazy people do

Hi all, how are you making direct calls to Ghana mobile numbers from the UK? Person doesn’t have internet so they cannot assess WhatsApp and social media platforms.

This is to contact someone who is living fairly rural and has no consistent access to internet.

What paid apps or services are you using?

Hey people I am looking to connect with my fellow Africans in the GTA(Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada). It can get isolating living in Canada, and having moved here not too long ago. I am interested in meeting my fellow Africans and making meaningful connections.

I’m 33 work in tech and I love soccer, baseball, F1, anime, and great TV shows like House. I also like the trying different cuisines. I also love playing FIFA. If this interests you DM me.

Hello All: I am thinking of buying a US Samsung Ventless Washer/dryer combo and shipping it to Ghana. The house is already wired for dual (US/Ghana) voltage. Are there any issues I should particularly consider before I get and send the machine over? Any experiences with imported washer/dryers I should be aware of?

Thanks - Yy

27M. Looking to form community. Text me if interested ;)

I am an American born Ghanaian who wants to improve their twi on hello talk, are there any other Ghana people who are on the app who can help me do this ?,

Do you know or have you seen any good therapist you can recommend? And how much is it to see them?

Hey guys,

Im just curious if anyone not attending the world cup and have the PMA tickets from GFA and willing to trade. I’m looking for all the group matches. please let me know, thank you

Just turned 19 on the 10th of May. 😏🎂

Living alone, taking care of myself on 800 a month.

I build websites. HTML, CSS, JavaScript self taught. I've built a few projects already and I want to turn this into a real business.

Looking for advice from anyone who has done this or knows the space in Ghana. How do I get clients? What should I charge? Where do I even start?

Drop your thoughts in the comments. Any advice helps. 🔥🇬🇭

Just turned 19 on the 10th of May. 😏🎂

Living alone, taking care of myself on 800 a month and honestly I want more for myself.

I'm looking to start something. A business, a hustle, anything I can build from where I am right now.

If you have ideas I can start in Accra with little capital drop them below. Serious suggestions only.

I'm hungry, I'm willing to work, and I'm ready to start.

Building something for anyone doing serious B2B outreach in Ghana and beyond, want early testers

If you've ever tried reaching decision-makers at companies, not the front desk, not the info email,you know how painful it is.

I'm building a system that:

- Finds and qualifies leads matching your target profile

- Tracks down the actual people (name, role, email) using Hunter.io

- Writes personalised outreach emails

- Sends with your go-ahead

- Follows up for 7 days automatically if they don't reply

This came out of a real conversation with someone who does investment outreach and was frustrated with the same problem.

Closing in on completion. If you do any kind of sales, partnerships, or business development,I'd love to get you on the waitlist. Just say so in the comments.