Arnold Boateng

Foundations for Life: a Guide for the Youth Arnold Boateng

Publisher Marketing: It is important to be in school. It is also important to learn and pass all your examinations. Learning and passing your mathematics, core science and English examinations are not enough. You need to acquire and practice virtues such as respect, hardworking, humility and among others. If you desire to be successful in life, you need these values to give you a strong foundation for success in life. Social media has also become an important part of your life. This book gives you guidelines for making the most of social media in a manner that would not jeopardise your education. This book (FOUNDATIONS FOR LIFE) also gives critical perspectives on hygiene for both males and females to boost your confidence and drive. Parents are critical in the life of every young person. This book offers insights on dealing with parents in a manner that would help every young person to learn from parents. Some of you believe your parents belong to the 'stone age' whereas you are high-tech. Understand that, parents have so much to teach you. One other area is the planning of your learning and examinations. The book gives guidelines and sample Time- Tables to help students in their learning and social lives both at school and at home. FOUNDATIONS FOR LIFE is specifically written for all young persons desiring to be successful in life. Contributor Bio:  Boateng, Arnold Arnold Boateng is a Ghanaian Consultant (SMEs and StartUps), Author, Politician, Entrepreneur, and a youth Counsellor. He was educated at Mampong Technical Teachers College as a professional teacher in Graphic Design, Wood Work, and General Science. After his national service, he continued to the University of Education, Winneba to study B. Ed Technology. He then pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration-MBA (with in-company practice) at the University of Sunderland, United Kingdom. He began faculty life at Maranatha and Entrepreneurship University Colleges where he was a lecturer in Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Small Business Marketing, Business Communication and Marketing Policy. He was the Managing Director of WACAL Minerals Resources from September 2010 to October 2012. Back in 2007, he had a brief spell with Lewis Metal Ltd between March and August of 2007 at Coventry, United Kingdom where he worked with senior Consultants in drafting their diversification plan, preparing financial models for their new products and evaluation of the critical success factors of their business. He was a National Monitor of Ghana School Feeding Programme in 2006. His duties included co-ordination of the activities of Regional field officers, performance evaluation/appraisal and organization of training seminars for the regional officers of the programme. He was also part of the team assessing the performance of the programme in schools, and educating and sensitising local communities on their roles and importance of the programme at Community Levels. Arnold is the Founder and Patron of Achievers Club. A club devoted to counseling the youth and teaching them entrepreneurial and self-employment skills. In March 2008, he became the Executive Director of NYAMEAMA CONSULT. A consultancy firm, devoted to business planning and growth strategies for SMEs. On the political front, Arnold is very active and serves as an advisor to the youth wing of the New Patriotic Party. He is also a Founding member and the General Secretary of the Civil Society group; Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG), Ghana. "Africa, Dream again! May our youth find their places on God's planet and fulfil their destinies as they acquire employable skills and work to achieve their dreams." "I believe that, skilled and entrepreneurial youth are our best bet as a continent to create wealth and industrialise as a continent.'