The Ghana Education Service (GES) has launched a comprehensive in-service training programme for Guidance and Counseling Coordinators in the Greater Accra Region, aimed at strengthening counseling services and enhancing the overall well-being of learners in schools.
The workshop brought together Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Coordinators, who play a vital role in providing psychosocial and academic guidance to students across the region.
Addressing participants at the opening of the programme, the Greater Accra Regional Director of Education, Hajia Katumi Nagtomah Atta, commended the coordinators for their dedication and tireless efforts in supporting learners’ academic and emotional development.
She highlighted that effective counseling services remain a critical component of quality education, particularly as schools continue to address issues related to student discipline, mental health, and career guidance.
“The well-being of our students goes beyond academics. Guidance and Counseling Coordinators are essential in shaping confident, responsible, and emotionally balanced learners. Your role is indispensable in creating safe and supportive school environments,” Hajia Katumi stated.
The training covered a wide range of topics, including Financial Literacy and Retirement Planning, Safe School Practices, and Mental Health and Related Issues among Learners. These sessions were designed to enhance the professional capacity of coordinators, enabling them to deliver more holistic and responsive counseling services in their respective districts.
The Greater Accra Regional Guidance and Counseling Coordinator, Mrs. Love Amponsah, told Adom News that the workshop aimed to update coordinators’ knowledge and practical skills to address emerging challenges among students.
“We live in a time where students face complex issues — from mental health struggles to career uncertainty. This training equips us with the right tools to provide better guidance and support for our learners,” she explained.
The Head of the Guidance and Counseling Unit at GES, Gifty Sekye-Bremansu, also praised the coordinators for their resilience and dedication despite limited resources. She assured participants that the GES remains committed to strengthening counseling structures in schools and providing more training opportunities to enhance service delivery.
The initiative forms part of GES’s broader effort to promote student welfare and ensure that schools provide not only academic instruction but also emotional, social, and psychological support for learners.