Government says it has allocated an amount of Three Hundred Million Ghana Cedis (GH¢300M) as seed money for the National Apprenticeship Programme.
President John Mahama who launched the Programme at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale on Wednesday, April 30,2025 said this is a testament of the government’s commitment to ensuring sustainability of the programme.
He further added that applicants will be given stipends, starter tool kids and certificates after their study.
In all the government is seeking to create over Ten Thousand Jobs this year with the Programme and enroll Five Hundred Thousand youth from next year.
About the National Apprenticeship Program (NAP)
The National Apprenticeship Program (NAP) is a strategic initiative under the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, implemented in collaboration with the National Youth Authority (NYA). The program is designed to equip young Ghanaians with practical, hands-on skills through structured, industry-based training, with a focus on promoting employability, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance.
NAP provides opportunities for youth to learn directly from experienced master craftsmen and women across various trades, including tailoring, welding, hairdressing, carpentry, auto mechanics, and more. Participants benefit from practical training, monthly stipends, and apprenticeship support pack-ages-comprising tools and equipment-to help them transition into productive work or start their own businesses.
The program also incorporates competency-based training and nationally recognized certification to ensure quality and industry relevance. By supporting youth with critical skills and resources, NAP contributes to reducing unemployment and accelerating inclusive economic growth.
The National Apprenticeship Program is a key pillar in Ghana’s youth empowerment agenda-transforming potential into productivity, and talent into opportunity.
