By Alex Ababio
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Hon. Mathew Opoku Prempeh has provided support for vocational training of selected youth in Manhyia South.
In partnership with the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the College of Beauty, Arts and Entrepreneurship (CBAE) graduated 47 trainees in fashion technology and design.
These individuals were chosen from over 140 youth selected from all six electoral areas in the Manhyia South Constituency of the Ashanti Region, and were given skills training through the Member Parliament initiative program.
They received training in fashion design, hair technology, and make-up artistry, and were given free start-up tools to kick-start their own businesses.
Some of the start-up tools included industrial sowing machines , electric irons , sterilizers , steamers among others.
Hon. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, who also serves as Energy Minister, speaking to journalists on the sideline of the graduation ceremony at Ash-town in Kumasi,emphasized the importance of technical and vocational training for bridging the gap between the rich and poor.
He indicated that NPP government was more committed in giving training to youth to resource them with vocational and technical skills.
The programme initiated by the MP, dubbed the “Youth Empowerment Project,” has benefitted approximately 140 individuals in the Manhyia South Constituency since its launch six months ago. The aim of the programme is to empower young people through technical and vocational training.
The graduates of the programme are expected to become self-reliant by using the free start-up tools provided to them to establish their own businesses.
The “Youth Empowerment Project” initiated by MP Mathew Opoku Prempeh seeks to create opportunities for young people in the Manhyia South Constituency.
The programme has provided skills training to over 140 individuals in various vocational fields, including fashion design, hair technology, and make-up artistry.
The training was carried out by industry experts and lasted for three months.
Graduates of the programme were given free start-up tools to establish their own businesses, helping them become self-reliant and contribute to their local economy.
The partnership between the College of Beauty, Arts, and Entrepreneurship (CBAE) and MP Mathew Opoku Prempeh has demonstrated the potential of technical and vocational training for youth empowerment.
The graduation of 47 trainees in fashion and design has created a pathway for the young people of Manhyia South to access meaningful employment and economic opportunities.
By providing the necessary skills and start-up tools, the programme has helped bridge the gap between the rich and poor and empowered young people to take control of their future.
It is hoped that more programmes like this will be initiated to support youth development in Ghana.