A total of 100 young people from the Adansi enclave in the Ashanti Region have been enrolled in a new skills training programme aimed at improving employability and reducing poverty in the area.
The initiative was officially launched at a matriculation ceremony for the selected beneficiaries, who will receive training in various vocational and technical fields to help them secure jobs or start their own businesses.
Speaking to Adom News after the event, Senior Manager of the Sustainability Department, Edmund Oduro Adjei, said the programme is part of efforts to address the growing unemployment challenge in Obuasi and surrounding communities.
He explained that the lack of employable skills has pushed many young people into illegal mining activities (galamsey), exposing them to risks and limiting their future prospects. The training is designed to prepare the youth for local employment opportunities as they arise. Of the 100 trainees, 48 are females while 52 are males.
Barimansu Antwi Kwanin, Adansihene Benkumhene, expressed concern about the lifestyle choices of some young people in the area. He urged those engaging in behaviours that could derail their future to turn a new leaf and take advantage of opportunities like the training programme.
The traditional leader encouraged beneficiaries to remain disciplined and committed, noting that the skills they acquire could transform their lives and contribute to the development of Adansi.
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