The government is targeting 10,000 young people and businesses annually through the Adwumawura programme as part of efforts to promote youth entrepreneurship, business development and job creation in Ghana.
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang said the initiative is designed to provide young entrepreneurs with entrepreneurship training, business development support and access to funding to help them establish and grow sustainable businesses.
She stressed that creating more opportunities for the youth is essential to addressing some of the economic and social challenges facing Ghana and the broader West African region.
According to the Vice President, Ghana’s education system must be structured to provide young people with practical opportunities, skills development and pathways to decent employment.
She made the remarks while addressing a gathering of Catholic youth in Accra under the theme, “Take Courage: Catholic Youth as Actors and Agents of Peace, Hope in West Africa.”
Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang said the responsibility for creating opportunities for young people begins with leaders who have been entrusted with managing the country’s affairs.
National Apprenticeship Programme Expands Youth Skills Training
The Vice President also highlighted the National Apprenticeship Programme, which is expanding access to practical, technical and vocational skills for young Ghanaians.
She explained that the programme is intended to help young people acquire employable skills that can be transformed into sustainable livelihoods and income-generating opportunities.
She further mentioned the One Million Coders programme, an initiative aimed at equipping Ghanaians with essential digital skills to remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy.
Prof. Naana Jane described investments in youth entrepreneurship, skills training and digital education as critical investments in Ghana’s long-term economic stability and prosperity.
Government Focuses on Youth Employment and Economic Opportunities
The Vice President acknowledged that government initiatives alone cannot address every challenge confronting young people.
She said there is a need for continued investment in education, entrepreneurship, job creation, enterprise development and skills training while building an economy capable of providing decent and productive employment.
The government’s focus on programmes such as Adwumawura, the National Apprenticeship Programme and One Million Coders forms part of broader efforts to empower Ghanaian youth, promote self-employment and create sustainable economic opportunities.
The initiatives are expected to contribute to youth employment, entrepreneurship development, digital transformation and economic growth in Ghana.
Source: newsthemegh.com