The Jump is in line with its strategy to empower the youth through a graduate development programme.

Speaking at the launch in Accra, Linda Narh, Head of Marketing for BusyInternet, said JUMP is a unique online content platform with categories in Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-improvement, and Lifestyle.

She said the key focus is to provide free access to educational content through the creation of an e-library and creating an environment where young and upcoming entrepreneurs are supported through various initiatives.

“As part of the education category we will launch the JUMP Academy which will provide students with a wide array of study notes and a series of video lectures from reputable local lecturers”, she said.

Praveen Sadalage, Chief Executive Officer of Busy, said about 60-70 per cent of the population in Ghana is below 25 years of age and this means there is an impressive pool of talent waiting to be utilised.

He said the current trend in the use of digital media among growing young population underscores the vital importance of supporting the youth and BusyInternet Ghana would continue to invest in them.

He said the ICT company, which has operations in Zambia, Cameroun, Uganda and Ghana, has partnered with more than 40 universities and colleges across its markets resulting in a student ambassador programme with more than 1,500 students in order to prepare and equip undergraduates for life after university through internships, mentorship and special projects.

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Deputy Minister of Education-designate, commended the company for launching the youth programme in collaboration with private and public universities in the country.

He said the programme would provide both undergraduate and graduates the opportunity to gain valuable work experience.

“An online portal with the potential of offering our young people with such a wide array of educational, life changing and credible alternatives is very welcome and the Education Ministry is fully in support of the project”, Dr Adutwum said.