Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, has announced that the first cohort of Ghana’s National Apprenticeship Programme will be matriculated on August 12, 2025.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, the Minister said the inaugural ceremony will be held in the Ashanti Region, with about 1,410 beneficiaries set to participate.
“These individuals will undergo various training programmes focused on developing practical, hands-on skills,” he stated.
He explained that each of the 47 constituencies in the Ashanti Region will be represented by 30 participants, bringing the total number of trainees to approximately 1,410.
“This matriculation will take place only in the Ashanti Region, but it will represent the entire country,” he added.
Mr. Opare-Addo also disclosed that a dedicated technical team is working to address implementation challenges in other regions, with plans to roll out the programme nationwide.
“The event will take place simultaneously across the Ashanti Region. Notably, August 12 is also National Youth Day, so we will commemorate the day alongside the matriculation.
“So far, we’ve registered about 19,000 trainers who have expressed interest in participating. We will also organise certification programmes for them,” he said.
Source: Farida Seidu| Adomonline
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