The National Service Scheme (NSS) is set to open an office on the campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in a move aimed at addressing logistical challenges faced by NSS personnel.
Currently, these personnel have to leave their official duties to visit district offices to submit evaluation forms.
Executive Director of NSS, Osei Assibey Antwi, explained that the new office will streamline administrative processes, facilitate the timely disbursement of allowances, and improve planning by accurately forecasting the number of graduates ready for service, thereby reducing skills mismatch.
During a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Prof (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, the longstanding relationship between NSS and KNUST was highlighted, with plans to deepen the partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This partnership will involve collaboration in research and data analysis to understand the evolving demands of various industries, ensuring that the training and deployment of National Service personnel align with market needs.
Fields such as agricultural engineering, sports science, business, and accounting will be covered under this proposed partnership. The Ashanti Regional NSS Director, Mr Prince Kankam Boadu, commended KNUST for its recent orientation programme for National Service Personnel, which saw a significant turnout at the Great Hall.
Prof Mrs Dickson, in return, praised NSS for its vital role within the university framework and expressed KNUST’s commitment to supporting NSS in enhancing their systems and providing essential support to graduates. The collaborative initiatives between NSS and KNUST are aimed at improving the overall experience for National Service personnel and ensuring better alignment with industry needs.
