You are future CEOs of your own enterprises - Dr Clement Apaak to NAP participants
The Deputy Education Minister, Dr Clement Apaak, has urged persons under the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) to strive to become future Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) by using their skills to create jobs and businesses.
Addressing the matriculation and induction ceremony in Tamale, he emphasised that apprentices must see themselves as future CEOs under the National Apprenticeship Programme.
“This initiative is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and mindset necessary to become leaders in your chosen trades,” he said.
Future CEOs
He explained that the National Apprenticeship Programme aimed at developing future CEOs is a deliberate effort to prepare young people not only for employment but also for entrepreneurship.
“The National Apprenticeship Programme is your foundation and the government is fully invested in your success.
You are the future CEOs of your own enterprises, the employers who will hire others and the skilled workforce that will build our nation's infrastructure,” Dr Apaak said.
The deputy minister outlined that apprentices in the programme would receive certification in nine major trades, including ICT, agriculture, construction, renewable energy and catering.
Critical role
He emphasised that those areas were chosen for their vital role in national development and their potential to enable apprentices to become future CEOs under the initiative.
Dr Apaak also reminded trainers and master craftspersons that their mentorship was essential in shaping successful entrepreneurs.
“You are the custodians of tradition and the architects of innovation. The refresher training you have undergone ensures that the skills you impart are traditional, modern, competitive and aligned with national competency standards,” he added.
Support
He encouraged families, guardians and trade associations to support young people in becoming future CEOs through the National Apprenticeship Programme.
Dr Apaak encouraged apprentices to remain disciplined, committed and visionary, stressing that leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship were the foundations of success under the initiative.
He said the National Apprenticeship Programme was more than a training initiative; it was a strategic investment in Ghana’s future, aiming to transform skilled youth into business leaders, job creators and catalysts for national development.
