加纳启动技能培训项目

Core Insights - Ghana has launched a comprehensive apprenticeship program aimed at assisting 1.2 million young people who are unemployed or working in unstable informal jobs [1] - Approximately 70% of young people in Ghana are employed in the informal sector, lacking job security and clear advancement opportunities [1] - The official unemployment rate for youth aged 15 to 24 is 5.4%, but when considering unstable informal employment, the unemployment rate rises to 38.8% [1] Program Details - The national apprenticeship program aims to provide skills training to 10,000 beneficiaries aged 15 to 25, aligning with the demands of the modern labor market [1] - Training will cover key economic sectors such as agriculture and agro-processing, information technology, renewable energy, hospitality, fashion, beauty, construction, traditional crafts, and creative industries [1] - The focus areas of the program are aligned with sectors that Ghana identifies as having growth potential and the ability to create job opportunities [1]