The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has clarified that under the new National Apprenticeship Programme, beneficiaries will not be given lump sums of money directly.
Instead, funds will be channelled through master trainers to cover apprenticeship fees and provide equipment.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Opare Addo explained that the focus is on ensuring proper skills training and sustainability.
“We are not giving lump sums to individuals. We only pay apprentice fees to master trainers and provide equipment where necessary. This ensures that even when one apprentice graduates, others can continue to benefit,” he stated.
Graduates of the programme will also receive the necessary tools and support to help them transition into employment or start their own businesses.
Launched by President John Mahama at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, the initiative is expected to benefit over 500,000 young Ghanaians over the next five years as part of efforts to reduce youth unemployment.
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