Impact of Entrepreneurship Education Programs on Youth Employment: A Case Study in the Kumasi Metropolis

Abstract

The research aimed to investigate impact of entrepreneurship education programs on youth employment in selected schools in the Kumasi Metropolis. The study employed a quantitative research approach and a descriptive survey research design to address the study's objectives. The research used both primary and secondary data sources to address the study objectives. A self-administered questionnaire with a five-Likert Scale was used to obtain data from 399 participants. The study discovered that intention to start a business, entrepreneurship opportunity, and entrepreneurship self-efficacy all have an impact on the dependent variable: entrepreneurship education and Programme. The further discovered that Entrepreneurship Opportunity, entrepreneurship self-efficacy, and entrepreneurship intention all influence the dependent variable: entrepreneurship education and programme. The report advises that the country's economic management and financial institutions provide financial assistance mechanisms for young entrepreneurs, such as low-interest loans, grants, or venture capital. The research further recommends that the Government of Ghana, Wesco College of Education, and other educational institutions incorporate entrepreneurial education programmes into formal education curricula at various levels.