The Bryan Acheampong Foundation (BAF) through its Youth in Apprenticeship (YIA) Project, an initiative designed to equip young people with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods recently met with seventeen (17) apprentices currently being sponsored under the YIA project.
The YIA project was initiated several years ago, in response to the growing concern of youth idleness within the Kwahu communities, where many young people lacked access to meaningful training or employment opportunities. Recognizing the urgent need to address this challenge, the Foundation established the apprenticeship program to empower youth with hands-on vocational training, enabling them to become self-reliant and contribute productively to their communities. By turning idle potential into purposeful action, the project ensures that the next generation is equipped for both employment and entrepreneurship.
The engagement, held on Wednesday, 15th October 2025, at the Foundation’s office in Nkwatia, was organized as a motivational and coaching session to encourage the apprentices as they prepare to sit for their NVTI (National Vocational Training Institute) examinations, an essential step toward their certification and graduation.
During the session, the apprentices received guidance and words of encouragement from their instructors and mentors, who emphasized the values of dedication, discipline, and professionalism in their chosen trades.
Speaking at the event, the Program Manager for Health, Nana Afia Prempeh-Owusu, advised the participants to take their training seriously and strive for excellence in their upcoming examinations. She urged them to remain focused, complete their training successfully, and earn their certificates, which would validate their hard work and open doors to future opportunities.
In his remarks, Program Officer for Social Intervention, George Ayisi, reminded the apprentices that their journey does not end with the exams. He encouraged them to remain obedient and respectful toward their trainers, noting that humility and perseverance are key ingredients for mastering any craft.
The event also featured Mr. Emmanuel Ohene Gyan, President of the Association of Small-Scale Industry (ASSI), who expressed deep appreciation to the Bryan Acheampong Foundation for its continued investment in the youth. He commended the Foundation for giving young people, especially young women, the chance to learn valuable skills rather than remain idle or fall prey to negative influences. He described the project as a vital bridge to self-employment, financial independence, and community growth.
Through initiatives like the Youth in Apprenticeship Project, the Bryan Acheampong Foundation continues to reaffirm its mission of empowering people and transforming lives. By investing in skill training, mentorship, and personal development, the Foundation is building a generation of confident, capable, and productive young people, ready to drive positive change and shape a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
