The Ho West District Coordinator of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) in the Volta Region, Tutu Divine, has cautioned programme beneficiaries against selling the equipment provided to them under the initiative.
His warning came as 29 young apprentices and their master craftspersons received training tools aimed at supporting their vocational activities, boosting youth skills development, and promoting economic empowerment in the district.
Speaking to Adom News during the presentation ceremony, Mr. Divine emphasized that the equipment was provided by the government to help beneficiaries establish and strengthen their trades after completing training.
“Selling the items defeats the purpose of this programme,” he said, urging both apprentices and their “madams” or master craftspersons to make good use of the tools to improve their livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to the local economy.
He explained that the National Apprenticeship Programme is part of the government’s broader effort to address youth unemployment by equipping young people with practical skills and the necessary tools to start their own businesses.
“The initiative empowers youth to become self-reliant instead of depending solely on white-collar jobs. Beneficiaries must treat this equipment as seed capital for their future,” Mr. Divine added. He also encouraged apprentices to remain committed to their trades and maintain strong relationships with their trainers for continuous learning and professional growth.
The National Apprenticeship Programme has become a key intervention in promoting vocational and technical skills across the country, helping young people acquire employable skills and transition into productive work.
Some beneficiaries and their master craftsmen, speaking to Adom News, expressed gratitude to the government for the initiative and pledged to use the equipment judiciously to improve their lives.
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