7 d. ago 1st batch of National Apprenticeship Programme beneficiaries to be matriculated on Aug. 12 – Opare

Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, has announced that the first cohort of Ghana’s National Apprenticeship Programme will be matriculated on August 12, 2025.

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7 d. ago 1st batch of NAP beneficiaries to be matriculated on Aug 12 – Opare

Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, has announced that the first cohort of Ghana’s National Apprenticeship Programme will be matriculated on August 12, 2025.

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8 d. ago Ghana Deploys 32,000 Youth in Health, Security, and Education Roles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-32000-youth-in-health-security-and-education-roles/Ghana’s Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has fully deployed 32,000 young people across critical public service sectors, meeting 2025 targets for health, security, and education initiatives. Youth Minister George Opare-Addo confirmed the milestone during the Government Accountability Series, highlighting the placement of 6,000 Community Medical First Responders, 6,000 Community Health Workers, and 2,000 Community […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-32000-youth-in-health-security-and-education-roles/

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8 d. ago Ghana Revamps National Service with Military Training and Agribusiness Focus

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-national-service-with-military-training-and-agribusiness-focus/Ghana will launch a six-week Basic Military Orientation Programme for national service personnel starting August 31, targeting 10,000 graduates in pilot cohorts before scaling to 100,000. Youth Minister George Opare Addo clarified the initiative—developed with the Ghana Armed Forces—aims to instill “discipline, national pride, and leadership,” not militarization. The reforms align with the National Service […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-national-service-with-military-training-and-agribusiness-focus/

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8 d. ago Ghana Commits GH₵110 Million to National Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-commits-gh%e2%82%b5110-million-to-national-youth-entrepreneurship-initiative/The government has allocated GH₵110 million to expand the Adwumawura Programme, a youth entrepreneurship initiative targeting job creation through startup support and mentorship. Youth Development Minister George Opare-Addo confirmed the funding during an accountability forum in Accra, stating the program managed by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) aims to equip informal-sector youth with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-commits-gh%e2%82%b5110-million-to-national-youth-entrepreneurship-initiative/

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8 d. ago Gov’t allocates GH₵110m for Adwumawura, GH₵300m for NAP – Opare Addo

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced that the government has allocated GH₵110 million to the nationwide rollout of the Adwumawura programme, and GH₵300 million to support the National Apprenticeship Programme.

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8 d. ago Gov’t launches ‘Red Means Stop’ campaign to tackle youth drug abuse

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has launched a bold new initiative to combat the rising tide of drug abuse among young people in Ghana.

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9 d. ago NAP beneficiaries to receive monthly stipends during training – Youth Development Minister

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced that all beneficiaries of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) will receive monthly stipends while undergoing training.

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9 d. ago 2025 NSS registration paused over system shutdown – Opare Addo

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has confirmed that registration for the 2025/2026 National Service Scheme (NSS) has been temporarily suspended following the shutdown of the Centralised Management System (CMS).

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9 d. ago NAP is not just about training, but employability – Youth Development Minister

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has emphasised that the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) is not merely focused on skills training but is designed to ensure long-term employability for young Ghanaians.

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9 d. ago NAP shows President Mahama’s genuine resolve to tackle youth unemployment – Opare Addo

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has lauded the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) as a bold and practical demonstration of President John Mahama’s unwavering commitment to tackling unemployment in Ghana.

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