President-elect John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns about the over saturation of graduates holding degrees in humanities, including master’s and PhD’s, suggesting that they are becoming increasingly irrelevant in today’s job market.
According to Mahama, businesses are shifting their focus away from academic qualifications in favor of skilled labor.
In a recent statement, Mahama pointed out that the current business landscape prioritizes hands-on skills over theoretical knowledge.
“If you look at where business is going, it is going more for skilled labor.
They need technicians, electricians, carpenters, skilled welders,” he said.
He added that the growing number of graduates with degrees in humanities is creating an oversupply in the job market, making it harder for them to find employment.
Mahama emphasized the need for a shift in educational focus, advocating for the training of young people in technical and vocational skills.
".. There is an oversubscription of people who have degrees in humanities, including master’s and PhDs. If you look at where business is going, it is going more for skilled labour. They need technicians, electricians, carpenters, skilled welders…" – Mahama#GraphicOnline… pic.twitter.com/ksXGVnPTr3
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