The HR Certification Centre, the approved provider of the Global Professional HR Certifications in Ghana has launched the maiden edition of the National HR Mentorship programme on Saturday, 9th July 2022.
Pearl Amoah Amponsah, the Chief Administrator of the Centre explained that the National HR Mentorship programme is an initiative by the HR Certification Centre to bridge the gap between academia and the corporate world. Hence this was an opportunity for many young people to learn and improve upon themselves.
Selecting seasoned HR Practitioners with experience spanning from 8 years to over 22 years in industry and academia, the programme seeks to impact the lives of 50 mentees. These mentees are people interested in making a career in the HR field and sought to improve themselves. They went through an application process, were interviewed and carefully selected to participate in the programme.
The mentees are poised to receive mentoring from people who have completed their Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHRi) certification or are in the process of completing it. The mentors include Hilda De Souza of Menzies Aviation, Paul Otu of Tullow Oil, Marie-Ann Ocansey of Republic Bank, Yvonne Wiredu-Akpabli of Mediterranean Shipping Company, Ebow N. Allen-Koufie of Cal Bank PLC, Mabel Anita Aihoon of Accra Markets Ltd, Tikki Elliot of Asam Group Support Services Ghana, Yvonne Owusu Sekyere of Aviance Ghana Ltd, Priscilla Abban formerly of Margins Group, Mary Adubea Anderson of First Atlantic Bank, Yaa Amankwa Pokoo of Access Bank, Patience Apeanti of Minerals Commission, Solomon Tetteh Sackitey of Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, Louise Agyeman-Barning of SIC-Life, Helena N.D. Dodoo-Ankrah of Devtraco Plus Ltd, Alberta Fiamor of Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana), Solomon O. Bonnah of Kasapreko Company Ltd, Rose M. Nimo of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana Ltd, Isaac K. Sampah of Absa Bank Ltd and Issah Yakubu Alhassan of Ghana National Gas Company.
Dr. Jeff Bassey, Country Director for the HR Certification Centre said the mentorship programme is a way to give back to society. The Centre had recognized the need to bridge the gap between academia and industry, hence, the National HR Mentorship programme.
The mentors will take the mentees through a 6-month period of mentorship fully funded by the HR Certification Centre. Each mentor has been assigned at least two or three mentees. After the period of mentorship, the mentees will be assessed after which certificates will be given to deserving mentees. The programme comprises two meetings per month, projects and assignments, fun outings, team-building activities, the final evaluation and the closing ceremony.
Hilda De Souza, President of the Association of Certified HRs- Ghana admonished the mentees to take advantage of the programme as they were privileged to have such a tailor-made programme organised for them at no cost.
Adding up, a Senior Lecturer from the University of Ghana Business School, Dr. Yvonne Lamptey spoke about the changes in the place of work, especially with regard to the new generation. She encouraged mentors to try as much as possible to understand the expectations of mentees in order to provide them with mentorship that will benefit them.
The event which was held at the National Banking College saw many HR Professionals and other high-profile guests in attendance. Samuel Agyeman-Prempeh of Role Model Africa, Jeremiah Buabeng of Buabeng Communications and many others were present. The event ended with Janet Emefa Agbedor, a mentee appreciating the centre on behalf of all the mentees and pledging they will do their best to benefit from the full package of the programme.
The HR Certification Centre calls on all and sundry to look out for the next edition of the mentorship programme. All one has to do is follow the HR Certification Centre on all of their social media platforms.
Facebook & Instagram: @hr_certification
Twitter: @hr_certify
LinkedIn: HR Certification Centre
Interested individuals may also contact the coordinator of the programme, Kwabena Nyamekye-Dapaah by sending an email to mentorship@phrglobal.com.
