Hon Alfred Obeng-Boateng, the Member of Parliament for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, has implored the youth to take vocational apprenticeship programs seriously to become economically self-sufficient.
The astute member of Parliament admonished the 20 new apprentices, comprising 13 fashion designers, 5 hairdressers, and 2 make-up artists when he interacted with them at Bibiani.
The MP paid for the apprenticeship training program totaling Twenty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS20,000) and provided them with training kits including sewing machines, dryers, and others.
He encouraged the apprentices to work assiduously to become master craftswomen and train the teeming youth upon graduation. He added that the apprentices should sacrifice and work with determination.
“Throughout history, the path from apprentice to master craftsman has been a transformative and awe-inspiring journey, marked by dedication, skill development, and a deep commitment to the craft”, Hon Alfred Obeng-Boateng.
The master craftswomen were also charged to be compassionate and loving in their duties.
The MP said the training is part of the government’s empowerment program for the youth to contribute to economic development. He revealed that several young people have been trained through the TVET program.
The beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the MP and promised to work hard to good use of the opportunity.
