The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has urged beneficiaries of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) to take their training seriously and contribute to Ghana’s drive to become an industrial hub.
He made the call while supervising the distribution of training kits to beneficiaries in the region.
In an interview with Adom News, the minister explained that the NAP forms part of President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to reduce youth unemployment by equipping young people with employable skills.
He said more than 100,000 Ghanaian youth are expected to benefit from the first phase of the programme nationwide, including participants in the Oti Region.
He further noted that the government will cover the agreement fees between apprentices and their master craft persons throughout the training period.
In addition, trainees will receive a monthly stipend of GH¢300 to support them while they learn.
The Minister encouraged beneficiaries to take advantage of the opportunity to improve their prospects, stressing that not everyone will have the chance to pursue senior high school or tertiary education.
He added that there will be effective monitoring and supervision to ensure that the start-up kits provided under the programme are used for their intended purpose.
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