Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship
APPRENTICESHIP TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP (A2E) seeks to provide unemployed young women and men, with a direct pathway to income generation opportunities through vocational/technical skills training alongside entrepreneurship development. The focus is to provide apprenticeship and practical attachment (on the job) training through NBSSI Approved Skilled Craftsmen and women.
Key Elements
A2E focuses on vocational and technical skills training for unemployed young) women and men.
The aim is to provide apprenticeship and practical attachment (on the job) training through NBSSI Approved Skilled Craftsmen and Artisans (who are themselves entrepreneurs/MSMEs).
In addition to the skills training, beneficiaries will receive entrepreneurial and financial literacy training to prepare them for either gainful self-employment or salaried employment.
After successfully completing their training and apprenticeship/practical attachment, participants will be supported to write the NVTI examination, supported with start-up kits, and also receive mentoring for a year.
A2E will also strengthen Skilled Craft people and artisans through business acceleration programs (mentoring, coaching, counseling).
Who Can Apply
- Unskilled young women and men between ages 16 – 35 years
- Must be resident in Ghana
- Must have an interest in acquiring a specific vocational or technical skill
- Must provide a referee
Who Can Apply
- Completed application form
- ID Card
- Passport Picture