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Students Loan Trust disburses GH¢600m this year — CEO

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) spent about GH¢ 600 million in the implementation of its portfolios this year, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the SLTF, Dr Saadija Shiraz, has said. The portfolios included the Students’ Loan, Students Loan Plus, allowance to teacher trainees, no academic fees and free tertiary education for…

Liberals roll out plan to offer paid, four-month placements in skilled trades

OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is putting $880 million behind a plan to get young workers paid, on-the-job experience in the skilled trades.

  • Federal government invests $880 million for paid, four-month skilled trades placements.
  • Program starts early next year to equip young workers with hands-on experience.
  • $5,000 bonus for certified Red Seal trade apprentices since April 2025.

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