Through Mentorship and Career Development Sessions
PwC Ghana, in partnership with the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), successfully hosted a Young Women’s Mentoring Day on 10 March 2026 at the R.S. Amegashie Auditorium. The event formed part of PwC’s global International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration under the theme Leaders Shaping Tomorrow, aligned with the broader IWD call to action, #GiveToGain.
The initiative delivered on PwC’s earlier commitment to create
“a meaningful platform to inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders with practical tools and guidance to help them prepare for the world of work”.
Theme: Leaders Shaping Tomorrow
The event centred on PwC’s global theme, Leaders Shaping Tomorrow, which calls on today’s leaders to actively invest in the next generation by sharing real experiences, practical insights, and honest reflections. The theme is grounded in PwC’s Leaders Shaping Tomorrow Career Advice Toolkit, a global resource built from the lived experiences of women leaders across the PwC network. The toolkit informed the design and delivery of all breakout sessions, ensuring that students received guidance rooted in authenticity, resilience, and real-world leadership journeys.
In her keynote address, Augustina Ekua Mills, Partner at PwC Ghana, expanded on the theme by emphasising that leadership is cultivated through intentional choices, continuous learning, and the courage to step into new spaces. She highlighted that shaping tomorrow requires leaders to “give forward”—sharing lessons, failures, and strategies that help young women navigate their own paths.
“This mentorship day reminded us that leadership is shaped long before a title is earned. Leaders Shaping Tomorrow is a call to invest in the next generation with honesty, vulnerability, and practical guidance. When we share our journeys openly—our lessons, our pivots, our resilience—we live the spirit of Give to Gain. Watching these young women step forward with confidence affirmed the power of shared experience.”
Career Development Through Practical, Hands-On Sessions
The mentorship day featured high-impact breakout sessions facilitated by PwC professionals, all guided by the facilitator frameworks outlined in the event’s session guide.
- CV Clinic: Students received personalised feedback on CV structure, clarity, and tailoring to roles. The facilitator guide emphasised helping students “leave with specific improvements for their CVs.”
- Mock Interviews: Facilitators conducted live interview simulations, offering feedback on communication, posture, and confidence. Students also reflected collectively on lessons learned, consistent with the guide’s focus on “practicing interviews” and “gaining confidence.”
- Entrepreneurship Workshop: Students explored entrepreneurship as a viable career path, practised idea generation, and delivered short elevator pitches. The session echoed the guide’s objective to “inspire students to see entrepreneurship as a viable career path and practice idea generation.”
Across all sessions, facilitators drew on insights from the Leaders Shaping Tomorrow toolkit to reinforce themes of preparation, selfadvocacy, and intentional career building
PwC’s Commitment to Women’s Empowerment
The event formed part of PwC Ghana’s broader IWD26 programme, which includes mentorship staff activations, leadership storytelling, and community engagement initiatives. These activities reflect PwC’s long-term commitment to supporting women’s leadership, economic empowerment, and representation across sectors, as outlined in the IWD programme document.
Clara Amarteifio-Taylor, Corporate Responsibility Leader at PwC Ghana, highlighted the significance of the collaboration:
“Our partnership with UGBS brought to life our commitment to bridging the gap between academic preparation and industry expectations. As we expressed in our engagement with the School, this initiative was designed to provide young women with practical tools for the world of work. Seeing students engage deeply in the CV clinics, mock interviews, and entrepreneurship sessions affirmed the power of mentorship. When we give our time and expertise, we gain a stronger, more empowered generation of leaders.”
Impact and Outcomes
Students left the event with:
- Improved CVs and clearer articulation of their strengths
- First-hand interview practice and personalised feedback
- Exposure to entrepreneurship as a viable career path
- A deeper understanding of leadership grounded in authenticity and shared experience
- Renewed confidence to navigate their career journeys
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