The 2025 RMU Educational and Career Fair concluded successfully on Wednesday, April 9.
Some students and guests at the fair
The two-day event, held in collaboration with the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), was themed “Guiding Tomorrow’s Leaders to Career Choices in the Maritime Industry.”
The event brought together key players in the maritime sector, among them distinguished, current and former maritime administrators, RMU management and staff as well as students from various senior high schools (SHSs) within Accra.
Participating schools included Accra Girls SHS, Accra High School, Achimota School, Labone SHS, Presbyterian Boys SHS (PRESEC), and Holy Trinity Cathedral SHS (HOTCASS). These students actively engaged with exhibitors, exploring opportunities and receiving valuable career guidance within the maritime industry.
Participating schools in a pose with dignitaries
Exhibitors from RMU included the Marketing Unit, the Vocational Skills Training Center (VSTC), Bernhard Schulte Ship management (BSM), Marine Electrical/Electronics Department and the Guidance and Counselling Center. Other exhibitors were, World Recruit Services, Plastic Punch, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Globe Educational Center, Databank, GMA, Women in Maritime Africa (WIMA), and Bank of Africa.
Ms Korsah of the Marketing Unit interacting with some students
The final day of the event featured insightful presentations, including one by Mr. Patrick Adjei, Assistant Lecturer at RMU’s Marine Electrical/Electronics Department, on “Solar Farm: The Future and Prospects.” Another notable presentation was delivered by Mr. Richmond Kennedy Quarcoo, Executive Director of Plastic Punch and an RMU alumnus.
Ms Korsah of the Marketing Unit interacting with some students
The final day of the event featured insightful presentations, including one by Mr. Patrick Adjei, Assistant Lecturer at RMU’s Marine Electrical/Electronics Department, on “Solar Farm: The Future and Prospects.” Another notable presentation was delivered by Mr. Richmond Kennedy Quarcoo, Executive Director of Plastic Punch and an RMU alumnus.
Mr Quarcoo
He spoke on “Environmental Pollution Analysis: A Case Study of Ghana,” in a session ably moderated by Madam Sika Attipoe, Head of RMU’s Business Development Center (BDC).
Madam Sika Attipoe
The day also featured a compelling presentation on soft skills by Mrs. Evelyn Quartey, Deputy Registrar (Administration), aimed at guiding students on the attitudes and essential skills needed for a successful career. In addition, Professor Nana Ofosu-Boateng, Dean of the Faculty of Maritime Studies, offered valuable insights on seafaring opportunities.
Mrs Quartey interacting with a student
The event concluded with closing remarks by Dr. Eric Duncan, Chairman of the Planning Committee, who expressed heartfelt appreciation to the sponsors, participating schools, and especially the heads of SHSs for their support.
Dr. Eric Duncan
Dr Duncan assured stakeholders that efforts would be made to sustain and enhance the fair in the coming years and extended gratitude to RMU management for their unwavering support.
Source: Marketing Unit –April 2025