Obuasi East parliamentary candidate hopeful and youth advocate, Prince Owusu Bonnah, has announced the commencement of the second cohort of his Free Apprenticeship Training Programme aimed at equipping young people in Obuasi with practical vocational skills.
The initiative follows the successful completion of the first cohort earlier this year, which saw several young people receive hands-on training to improve their employability and entrepreneurial prospects.
In a Facebook post announcing the new intake, Prince Owusu Bonnah expressed excitement about the continuation of the programme, describing it as part of a broader commitment to empowering the youth of Obuasi through skills development and opportunity creation.
“We are delighted to announce the commencement of the second cohort of our Free Apprenticeship Training Programme for the youth of Obuasi,” he wrote.
According to him, the latest cohort reflects efforts toward inclusivity and equal opportunity, with approximately 30 percent women and 70 percent men enrolled in the programme.
Beyond gender representation, Prince Bonnah disclosed that the initiative deliberately sought to include vulnerable youth, particularly young people living on the streets and those often labeled as “bad boys” by society.
“Beyond gender representation, we also targeted young people on the streets, including those often perceived as ‘bad boys,’ with the conviction that every young person deserves a fair opportunity to succeed,” he stated.
The programme is designed to provide participants with practical vocational and apprenticeship skills to improve their employability and help them pursue sustainable livelihoods.
According to Prince Bonnah, the broader objective is to position beneficiaries for entrepreneurship opportunities not only in Obuasi but across Ghana.
“This initiative is designed to equip our youth with practical vocational skills, enhance their employability, and position them for sustainable livelihoods and entrepreneurship opportunities within Obuasi and across Ghana,” he added.
Youth unemployment remains one of the pressing socio-economic concerns in many parts of Ghana, with skills training and entrepreneurship increasingly being promoted as solutions to reduce dependency and create jobs.
The initiative has already attracted attention in Obuasi, with many residents praising the focus on inclusion and second chances for vulnerable youth who are often overlooked.