Accra, August 30, 2025

The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers (CUTT) has appealed to the Government of Ghana to urgently intervene in their recruitment challenges, as thousands of 2023 graduates from Colleges of Education remain unemployed nearly two years after completing their studies.

In a press release dated August 30, 2025, and signed by CUTT executives, Frank Kwasi Toboase (Secretary), Godwin Agyei Dakedee (President), and Paul Offeh Karikari (Organiser), the group expressed frustration over the lack of financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance, which has stalled their entry into the teaching service.

Graduates Facing Depression, Uncertainty

According to CUTT, the prolonged unemployment has left many teacher trainees battling economic hardship, depression, and uncertainty about their future. Despite their passion for teaching and commitment to Ghana’s educational development, they say their efforts have been met with silence from the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders.

“As 2023 graduates from public Colleges of Education, we mark another year of unemployment, struggling to make ends meet, and battling with depression due to the uncertainty and lack of opportunities. Despite our passion for teaching and our desire to contribute to the educational development of our country, we remain unemployed,” the statement read.

Call on the Government to Expedite Recruitment

CUTT is urging the government to expedite the financial clearance process so they can be officially recruited into the Ghana Education Service. They stressed that they are eager to serve and contribute to the country’s education sector.

The coalition also appealed to media houses and the general public to amplify their plight, noting that raising awareness could push policymakers to act.

A Call for Policy Action

Citing the urgent need for teachers in several schools across the country, CUTT warned that the government risks undermining its own educational goals if the backlog of unemployed teachers continues.

“We are individuals with dreams, aspirations, and a passion for teaching. We urge the government to consider our situation and provide opportunities for us to serve our nation. We believe that with your support, we can bring attention to our cause and find a solution to our unemployment,” the group said.

Background

Teacher recruitment in Ghana often faces delays due to bureaucratic processes, especially the issuance of financial clearance by the Ministry of Finance. Education experts have repeatedly called on the government to streamline this process, arguing that unemployed trained teachers could help address the teacher shortages in underserved communities.

CUTT reiterated its commitment to contributing to national development but insisted that only swift government action could resolve its situation.