Career Opportunity for Ghanaian Youth: An Evaluation of Jewellery Subject under Visual Art Programme in Senior High Schools in Ghana

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the Jewellery subject in Senior High Schools in Ghana to ascertain the career opportunities in jewellery for Ghanaian youth. The study adopted a Mixed Methods Research approach, using descriptive and document analysis as the research methods. The findings show that jewellery students are not able to practice as jewellers after their studies because the content of the jewellery subjects and associated exercises does not correspond to the skills required to become a jeweller. Additionally, most teachers who teach jewellery are not professional jewellers, which limits the practical skills they can impart to students. Although the motivation for introducing jewellery is commendable, the government's rhetoric about equipping students with jewellery-making skills does not align with the reality on the ground.