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MCE opens training session for 70 beneficiaries

The Municipal Chief Executive for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Paul Andoh, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the President, Nana Addo- Dankwa Akufo Addo, and the NPP government for the YouStart initiative.

Date Created : 6/20/2023 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : NewsGhana/Ghanadistricts.com

This was disclosed at a ceremony for the opening of a training session for the first batch of trainees under the You Start program.

The MCE continued that most skills are acquired at a higher cost but this training is free.

He therefore urged the participants to persevere and also attaches seriousness to the programme to come out with flying colours.

The participants were reminded that the applicants were many but the beneficiaries were selected through a competitive process, as such, the opportunity should not be allowed to slip.

Madam Habiba Sumani, Western North Regional Director of Ghana Enterprises Agency indicated that youth unemployment is a global challenge that was exacerbated by the Corona Virus Pandemic.

She added that the youth should be empowered to start their businesses irrespective of the economic challenges. "The project is supported by Ghana Jobs and Skills Project", she disclosed.

Madam Abiba hinted that the project is being rolled out throughout the country of which she explained that the programme has been splitted up into three stages namely the basic, intermediate, and advanced stages.

Participants will progress to the next stage after satisfying all conditions, and assurance was also given for certification after the successful completion of the programme.

The three sessions are estimated to end in August 2023.

Seventy (70) youths were shortlisted for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality, Out of the number, thirty-five (35) were enrolled for the first tranche and the remaining thirty-five (35) would be engaged next week.

The participants would undergo five (5) days of intensive training in Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, and other courses.

You Start is a vehicle through which government intends to provide funding and technical support to youth and youth-led businesses that fall within this category to assist them to start, build, and grow their businesses.

The programme is expected to create jobs, unleash innovation and give hope to Ghana's young population.

Other dignitaries at the function were: Mr. Stephen Yeboah-Mantey, Dep. Director, Western North, Mr. Bernard Agyeman-Duah, Municipal Director, Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Yahaya, Municipal Coordinating Director Mr. Frank Osei Gyimah, Trainer, and some constituency executives.