By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA
Kadjebi (O/R), Aug. 22, GNA – The Kadjebi Area Development Programme of World Vision Ghana (WVG) has supported seven adolescents with apprenticeship training and start-up kits to enable them to establish their own businesses.
The beneficiaries, who completed four years of apprenticeship training in tailoring, hairdressing and motor mechanics in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, received working tools to help them become financially and economically independent.
The items included sewing machines, hair dryers, and accessories, as well as mechanical equipment.
Presenting the items, Mr Eric Opoku Agyarko, Programmes Manager of the Agortime Cluster of World Vision Ghana, said the beneficiaries formed part of 50 young people being supported by the organisation to undergo apprenticeship training.
He said 13 other beneficiaries had earlier graduated and received similar support, bringing the total number of young people supported so far to 20.
Mr Agyarko said the remaining 30 beneficiaries will receive their working tools next year after completing their apprenticeship training.
He said the apprentices received the training free of charge from their respective masters and urged the beneficiaries to reciprocate the gesture by mentoring and training other young people in their various trades.
“We expect you to also train at least 50 young people in your various fields so that the knowledge and skills you have acquired can be passed on to others,” he said.
Mr Agyarko said the beneficiaries had also received training in financial management to equip them with the knowledge and skills to manage their businesses effectively, save and reinvest their earnings for sustainable growth.
He advised them to use the equipment for its intended purpose and avoid selling them, stressing that the support was aimed at helping them establish sustainable livelihoods.
Mr Francis Gabienu, a Master Tailor at Ahamansu, who trained some of the beneficiaries, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the apprentices had acquired considerable knowledge and skills during their training.
He said some of them had demonstrated skills comparable to those of experienced tailors and expressed appreciation to World Vision Ghana for providing the young people with the necessary tools to start their businesses.
Miss Believe Menka, a hairdressing graduate, who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, commended World Vision Ghana for the support.
She pledged that the beneficiaries would put the knowledge and skills acquired during their apprenticeship into practice, use the equipment responsibly, and work hard to establish sustainable businesses.
She said the beneficiaries would also share their knowledge and experience with other young people to contribute to skills development and job creation in their communities.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah /Kenneth Odeng Adade
Aug 22, 2026