The first batch of 150 young people under the Free Skills Apprenticeship Program initiated by the Member of Parliament for Kumawu, Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim, are set to graduate after months of intensive hands-on training.
The beneficiaries, who were admitted from across the constituency, were trained in various employable trades including dressmaking, hairdressing, carpentry, plumbing, shoemaking, glazing, beautician services and make-up artistry. Each trainee was also supported with tool kits and BizBox start-up packages to enable them to establish their own businesses after graduation.
Hon. Yaw Anim launched the program in February, 2026, as part of his long-term vision to tackle youth unemployment and promote economic self-reliance in Kumawu.
The Honourable Member of Kumawu speaking ahead of the graduation event, emphasized that the initiative was deliberately designed to create jobs in both the formal and informal sectors. He indicated that equipping the youth to be self-employed will also help produce more employers who will train others in their respective communities.
“My vision goes beyond representation in Parliament. It is about making our youth self-reliant and economically productive. When we invest in skills, we invest in the future of Kumawu,” he stated.
He further disclosed that a new batch of trainees will soon be enrolled, with the target of training an additional 300 youth before the end of the year, as a way of expanding the program.
The MP emphasized that vocational skills remain critical for local economic growth and poverty reduction. He reaffirmed his commitment to human capital development as the foundation for sustainable development in Kumawu Constituency.
The graduation ceremony is expected to bring together traditional leaders, master artisans, parents and constituents to celebrate the achievements of the trainees.
