Banda-ahenkro: Mr. Peter Dongi, the Banda District Chief Executive, has called on apprentices enrolled in the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) to commit earnestly to their training. He emphasized that the government's significant investment in the program is aimed at enabling them to secure gainful employment, improve their socio-economic conditions, and actively contribute to the nation's economic progress.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Dongi highlighted that 50 young individuals in the Banda district are participating in the pilot phase of the program. He noted that the potential expansion of the program to benefit more youth hinges on the dedication and seriousness the current apprentices demonstrate towards their training.
Mr. Dongi reassured that the government is dedicated to overseeing the effective implementation of the NAP in the district. He urged the trainers to ensure that the apprentices acquire the necessary skills. The NAP is a key government initiative aimed at addressing youth unemployment, bridging the skills gap, and fostering economic development across the country. It provides free, high-quality apprenticeship training designed to equip young people with essential technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills relevant to various industries.
Upon completing the program, participants will receive nationally recognized certification, paving the way for employment or self-employment opportunities in critical sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, fashion, construction, renewable energy, and traditional crafts.
