Bayport Savings and Loans Plc. Empowers Youth Through Financial Literacy and Career Guidance

Strategic Insights -

Bayport Savings and Loans Plc., a leading financial institution, has undertaken a significant initiative to educate students in the Eastern Region of Ghana on financial literacy and career guidance. As part of their 20th anniversary Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects, the company has been organizing workshops for students of Konongo Odumase Senior High School and Oda Senior High School. The objective of this initiative is to promote financial inclusion, encourage the right career decisions among the youth, and foster a culture of saving among school children.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 3,000 students from two senior high schools in the Eastern Region of Ghana participated in the financial literacy and career guidance workshops.
  • The program, organized by Bayport Savings and Loans Plc., aimed to promote financial inclusion and encourage the right career decisions among the youth.
  • The workshop included sessions on budget and financial planning, good savings culture, and self-identity, led by Ms. Akua Ampah, Founder and Lead Coach of Virtual Career Office.
  • Bayport's Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Allen Jubin, emphasized the importance of financial literacy as an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiative in their corporate social responsibility projects.
  • The company also presented projectors and screens to support learning activities in each of the beneficiary schools.
  • The program aligns with Bayport's financial inclusion strategy to cultivate strong savings culture among the youth.
  • The workshops were conducted in collaboration with the schools and aimed to have a long-term impact on the students' lives.

Statistics:

  • 3,000 students from Konongo Odumase Senior High School and Oda Senior High School participated in the financial literacy and career guidance workshops.
  • 2 schools in the Eastern Region of Ghana benefited from the program.
  • Bayport presented a total of 4 projectors and screens to support learning activities in the beneficiary schools.

Sources:

  • The Business and Financial Times (original source, no date mentioned)
  • Bayport Savings and Loans Plc. (no specific reference or date mentioned)