UEW Service Personnel shown path for Self Employment

cross section of service personnel in attendance

The Division of Human Resource of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Wednesday held orientation for 2017/2018 National Service Personnel at JN Aryeetey Auditorium, South campus as part of its duty to orient newly service personnel posted into the University.

The occasion which was chaired by the Deputy Registrar of the Division of Academic Affairs, Mrs. Wilhemina Tete-Mensah whose presence was also on behalf of the Registrar congratulated all personnel and admonished them to be meticulous about their work. She also advised every service person to be humble and respectful to his or her boss regardless of the situation.

“We are humans and as humans we may step on ones toe or bark up the wrong tree. However, when such unfortunate happens; be patient, humble and obedient to your boss and find an ideal way to beat around the bush.” She admonished.  

Mr. Isaac Darko, left and Mr. Augustus Brew, right

Head of Senior and Junior Staff Unit of the Division of Human Resource, Mr. Augustus Brew made a presentation on the topic “The NSS Personnel in Career and National Development. In his presentation, he said that national service was a stepping stone for the success of every graduate who intend to be prolific in future.  

He bemoaned the assertion about most graduates yelling there would be no job for them after their one year service to the nation. He however, empowered every service person to be creative in his or her field of study in order to be productive even after the service.   

“I do not see the need of orienting service personnel every year without showing them the path of being self employed after their service to the nation. I entreat the government as well as the authorities of the university to put prevalent measures in place to help service personnel become more productive during and after their service.” He opined.

Mrs. Irene-Michelle Ofosu-Behome

Head of Employee Relations Department of the Division of Human Resource, Mrs. Irene-Michelle Ofosu-Behome also made a presentation on the topic “Settling for Work in UEW". She said that there were several job opportunities at the university adding, diligence and hard work would furnish service personnel job in the university.

“Do not ever be idle at work. Always have in mind that you need to do something for the school and yourself as well. So whenever you’re at the office find something industrious to do. You can be reading more about the university at your leisure hours instead of whatsapping and facebooking.” She cautioned.

Attendance for this year’s orientation was very encouraging as compared to the previous years. A total of 350 personnel were recorded to be present as compared to 2016 where only 230 personnel attended the event.

The event was graced by the Deputy Registrar of Human Resource, Mrs. Christie Okine-Anti and ring mastered by Mr. Isaac Darko, Chief Administrative Assistant at the Division of Human Resource.