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President John Mahama officially launched the National Apprenticeship Programme on Wednesday, April 30, in Tamale.
The initiative seeks to to tackle youth unemployment by removing the cost barrier to skills training in the informal technical and vocational sectors.
Under the programme, the government will pay master craftsmen to train young Ghanaians, who will also receive allowances during their training period.
Here are some photos from the launch:
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