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Akim Swedru MP supports 145 traders, apprentices and artisans

Akim Swedru MP supports 145 traders, apprentices and artisans

The Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has provided financial and skills development support to 145 constituents as part of efforts to promote entrepreneurship and vocational training. The intervention, carried out during the week, is intended to address some of the financial and practical challenges facing small-scale business owners, young people seeking vocational training and artisans transitioning into independent work.

The Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has provided financial and skills development support to 145 constituents as part of efforts to promote entrepreneurship and vocational training.

The beneficiaries comprise 50 petty traders, 60 prospective apprentices and 35 newly graduated apprentices, who received assistance to strengthen their businesses, acquire vocational skills or establish themselves in their chosen trades.

The 50 traders received financial assistance to support their business operations and improve their income-generating activities.

Another 60 young people received support to undertake apprenticeship training, allowing them to acquire practical skills for employment and self-employment.

The remaining 35 beneficiaries, who had completed their apprenticeships, were provided with tools and equipment to enable them to begin practising their trades and build their own livelihoods.

The intervention, carried out during the week, is intended to address some of the financial and practical challenges facing small-scale business owners, young people seeking vocational training and artisans transitioning into independent work.

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