Africa-Press – Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama has formally launched the National Apprenticeship Programme in Tamale, in fulfilment of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto promise to open job opportunities for young people and opportunities to have hands-on skills to be employable.
President Mahama said participants in the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) would benefit from practical training, monthly stipends, and apprenticeship support packages comprising tools and equipment to assist them transition into productive work or start their own businesses.
“Your inability to have higher education does not stop you from benefitting from NAP”
The president said five per cent of NAP beneficiaries would be PWDs, and 45 per cent, women.
“We are not just launching a programme, but a movement that will forever empower young people to lead the development agenda of Ghana.”
— George Opare Addo, Minister of Youth Empowerment and Development
“The youth of Ghana will forever remember President John Dramani Mahama for the bold initiative to empower them through NAP.”
“Application forms for NAP applicants are on available at the various MMDAs, and it is absolutely free.”
“Persons Living with Disability (PwDs) are not left out of NAP.”
“The National Apprenticeship Programme is the antidote to issues of crime and drug abuse in the Northern Region.” — Mr Ali Adolf John, Northern Regional Minister
“National Apprenticeship Programme is sign of hope for the Ghanaian youth.”
President John Mahama arrives
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale to officially launch the National Apprenticeship Programme.
Tamale, April 30, GNA – All is set for President Mahama to formally launch the National Apprentiship Programme (NAP) in Tamale.
The NAP is a flagship initiative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government aimed at tackling youth unemployment through technical and vocational skills development. It forms a core part of the administration’s job creation and human capital development strategy.
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