As part of government effort to empower young women to become entrepreneurs in their respective workplaces, the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program (NEIP) have graduated 620 women at a colorful ceremony at Madina a suburb of Accra.
The Kayayei skills empowerment program initiated by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has so far trained a cumulative 3,000 women in their various hands on skills to enable them to become self-employed in the informal sector
The training programs include manicure, pedicure, make up artistry, baking , jewelry, soap making, detergents and decor.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, Madam Abigail Swad Laryea said the programme seeks to enable women to fulfil their dreams in the World of Works.
According to her, the three week training program marks a new beginning of employable skills that will assure them to secure jobs will be a significant milestone in their journey towards employment creation.
The training program will be carried up to November this year and urged women across the country to take advantage of the program and commended graduates for their commitment throughout the training session, she lamented.
The program provides participants not only with skills but also tools to start their businesses as each graduate will receive starter packs with a stipping of 1,000 cedis to support them in their respective entrepreneurial journey.
Graduates from previous cohorts have successfully establish their own businesses putting into practice the skills acquired to support themselves during the training period and have contributed their quota towards the growth and development of the country.
Report by Ben LARYEA
