Two recent graduates from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), Mensah Maxwell and Oware Iddrissu, are challenging the status quo of seeking a job after graduation and inspiring their peers to create their own opportunities.
The two have founded Maxsector Consulting Agency, a manifold consultancy firm, and are now leading the charge in the “Operation Create Your Own Job” campaign.
Maxwell and Iddrisu, who graduated in 2023, teamed up with a group of like-minded individuals to establish the agency.
Their mission is to motivate their fellow graduates who are waiting for government-sponsored jobs to take the initiative and pave their own paths.
In an interview, Mensah Maxwell, the lead consultant, said the idea was born out of their desire to make a difference.
“Everyone has the right to make an impact. In order to change the ‘status quo’ of job-seeking, my team and I set up a consulting firm right after our graduation this year,” he said.
Maxwell believes that the mindset of seeking a respectable job right after college can be changed.
“The question is, can I do something after school and is it possible to make it? We believe in ‘Yes’. Setting your mind to achieve a goal is possible but to those who are determined to make an impact,” he emphasized.
Maxwell stressed the potential benefits of graduates creating their own jobs, saying, “At least if a few can graduate from school with their long-term business, it will help the country and reduce the government’s workload.”
In light of their achievements, Maxwell and Iddrisu urge the government and other stakeholders to offer support to young entrepreneurs who are striving to make positive changes in the country.
Their innovative approach and determination, they say, is to make an impact and prove that the youth can indeed create their own opportunities and contribute to Ghana’s economic development.
Maxsector Consulting Agency offers a wide array of services, including general business consultancy, research and insights, publications, and event and training hosting.
The agency’s vision is to become a globally recognized consulting firm, providing strategic business counsel in areas such as management, finance, strategy, and technology.
The team at Maxsector is as diverse as their services, with members hailing from the education, business, communications, and tech sectors.
They are currently planning a Global Business Summit and Youth in Economic Development Symposium, which will bring together notable personalities and experts in various fields.
