FIRST BATCH OF SUCCESSFUL MASTERCRAFT PERSONS RECEIVES TOOLS TO COMMENCE TRAINING UNDER THE NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

On Thursday, 23rd April 2026, successful mastercraft persons under the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP), a government youth employment initiative implemented by the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) were presented with work tools to begin their training. The presentation aims to equip them with the requisite technical skills necessary for a successful entrepreneurial journey.

Hon. Samuel Somuah, District Chief Executive and the Special Guest of Honour for the occasion, underscored the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and entrepreneurship in modern development.

He advised trainees to take full advantage of the opportunity provided and called on trainers to offer their best professional tutelage to their interns, ensuring that apprentices acquire high-level technical skills to enhance their future entrepreneurial prospects.

Hon. Somuah further indicated that the initiative would be reinforced through regular outreach visits to monitor training progress and urged all beneficiaries to make good use of the tools received.

Concluding his remarks, he encouraged other applicants who were not selected in this batch not to despair, noting that they remain eligible for the next phase of the programme.

He called for continued support for the government as it rolls out impactful and sustainable youth empowerment initiatives aimed at the nation’s socio-economic development.

Other notable dignitaries present included Mr. Patrick Opoku Fofie, Ashanti Regional Coordinator of the National Apprenticeship Programme; the District Head and staff of the YEA and other Heads of Department of the District Assembly.