GHEI's Youth Education Program (YEP) initially called English Literacy, began in 2003 with the recruitment of 16 junior high school level one students. Originally the program was built around English language skills and critical thinking. As the program expanded, GHEI saw the need to adapt the curriculum and has expanded tuition in the four core subjects (English, Math, Integrated Science, and Social Studies) of the Basic Education Certification Exam (BECE), which students must pass to be admitted to a senior high school.

The classes were initially held at the local primary school until completion of the Humjibre Community Center in 2004. In September 2007 GHEI and the community put up a classroom block and a library. YEP classes are currently held in this permanent structure dedicated to learning. The supplemental classes are free, but students are asked to participate in community service activities to develop their respect for their community and develop their leadership skills.

YEP classes are provided to students in a small group setting with a variety of materials and resources that unfortunately are not commonly available within the local schools. All classes are conducted in English, Ghana's national language. The YEP classes not only improve students' ability to excel on their BECE but also encourages active learning and critical thinking, providing students with the skills they need for a successful future.

Since 2003, a total of 102 students have been enrolled in the program's supplemental classes, with only three unable to complete the program. All of the students who did complete the program have continued on to senior high school. This is in contrast to 7% of the general population in Bibiani District who attend senior high school (Bibiani Census, 2000).

The Youth Education Program also seeks to improve the BECE scores of Humjibre students. As marks on the BECE determine a student's placement into senior high school, Humjibre students with lower scores may not be eligible to attend senior high school or are often placed in schools that are too far away or too expensive, making it hard for them to continue their education. From 2001 to 2009, the percentage of Humjibre Junior High School students passing the BECE rose from 24% in 2000 to 99% in 2009, an impressive increase!

GHEI's supplemental classes reach only a small number of the students who could benefit from the program. To give all junior high school students an opportunity to use GHEI's resources and learn from our teachers, GHEI began a Tutoring Centre in 2004.

The Tutoring Centre is open weekday evenings during the school term and concentrates on supplementing the curriculum at the junior high school. GHEI works in tandem with local teachers who help identify areas to concentrate on. In March and April the Tutoring Centre focuses on BECE preparation. GHEI teachers review sample tests and questions along with test taking strategies and skills.

During the weekly "Ladies' Night," girls are more likely to ask question and participate than when their male counterparts are present. "Ladies' Night" aims to build their confidence and their ability to succeed in school.

In Humjibre, there are relatively few occupations that students can aspire to. Although typical occupations in the community include teachers, hairdressers, tailors/seamstresses, and market vendors, the majority of the people in the community are farmers. However, the land in the village available for farming is not increasing; so as population increases, farm size is decreasing to the point of inadequacy. In the future, more and more students will have to find occupations other than farming.

GHEI hosts an annual Career Opportunity Lecture Series (COLS) where role models are invited to address junior high school students from Humjibre and surrounding villages to provide inspiration and advice on possible career paths. Past speakers have included local entrepreneurs, bank managers, doctors, and female teachers and politicians. The COLS also informs students, about the different senior high schools available and the programs each school offers.