NSS Launches Recruitment Drive for National Service Graduates and Unemployed Youth.

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has commenced recruiting National Service graduates and unemployed youth to serve as volunteers for six months. This initiative aims to address youth unemployment in the country, following numerous applications received from young people.

In a statement released on Thursday in Accra, the NSS announced, “The recruitment will focus on various models including sanitation, teaching, agriculture, health, and other sectors aligned with the Government’s efforts to promote environmental health, cleanliness, and sustainable development.”

The NSS also revealed plans to launch an online application system on their website to streamline the selection process. “We encourage you to spread awareness about this opportunity among potential candidates in your region/district and provide necessary guidance and support throughout the application process,” the statement added.

In early July, the NSS announced its plans to expand operations beyond Ghana’s borders, marking a significant policy shift. This new direction aims to align the scheme with national priorities and enhance its impact both locally and internationally.

“Every single programme and project undertaken by NSS must align with national priorities. For instance, personnel will be deployed and redeployed in areas agreed upon annually by the government and the NSS,” stated NSS Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi.

This approach ensures that the NSS’s efforts are directed towards sectors critical to the nation’s development agenda. A key element of this new policy is the globalization of deployment, which Essah believes will serve as a major motivator for service personnel. The international deployment will include partnerships with countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Nigeria, facilitating personnel exchanges.