In Ghana today, a worrying trend has emerged, one that sees essential, skill-based jobs such as
being a carpenter, mason, hairdresser, makeup artist, farmer, and a cook being regarded as
“third-class” professions. These trades, once respected and seen as vital to the fabric of our
society, are now looked down upon, often considered the last resort for those who could not
“make it” in formal education. This shift in perception is not only harmful to the individuals
pursuing these professions but also detrimental to our national development.