The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has launched the second phase of the “Skill-Up Ellembelle” initiative to create employment opportunities for about 1,000 young people in the Constituency.
This phase targets 1,000 young people in Ellembelle constituency.
Mr Buah, who is also the Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, presented start-up kits to beneficiaries, including 500 sewing machines, 200 hair dryers, and 500 hair clippers.
As part of measures to eliminate financial barriers, and ensure uninterrupted training, the MP absorbed the entire cost of their apprenticeships.
Mr Buah said the ‘Skill-Up Ellembelle’ initiative was designed to provide comprehensive skills training across a diverse range of hands-on trades and empower the teeming youth to seize job opportunities and build sustainable livelihoods.
He said: “I am committed to transforming lives and equipping our youth with valuable skills to be self-reliant and to also contribute meaningfully to the larger society.”
