{
  "id": 10626173,
  "title": "South Tongu MP launches apprenticeship programme for 159 young people",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/south-tongu-mp-launches-apprenticeship-programme-for-159-young-people",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T06:20:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/south-tongu-mp-launches-apprenticeship-programme-for-159-young-people/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Tongu's Member of Parliament, Maxwell Kwame Lukutor, inaugurated the initial phase of the \"Man For Chop\" Apprenticeship Programme, providing vocational training to 159 local youth. Beneficiaries were placed under 78 instructors to acquire practical skills in fields such as tailoring, hairdressing, carpentry, masonry, mechanics, information and communications technology, and mobile phone repairs. The scheme seeks to boost employability, foster self-reliance, and create sustainable livelihood options for South Tongu's young population. During the ceremony at Global Evangelical Church, Mr Lukutor emphasized his dedication to tackling youth unemployment by equipping young people with marketable skills. He urged the trainees to approach the program with discipline, punctuality, and an eagerness to learn, vowing that successful completion could lead to skilled professional careers and the establishment of businesses that could, in turn, create employment opportunities for others. Torgbe Agorviegli II, representing the Manklalo of the Fievie State, applauded the MP for investing in skills development and employment prospects for youth. He advised the apprentices to be respectful, disciplined, and regular in their training. Torgbe Agorviegli II also urged the trainers to act as mentors and role models, stressing that the program's success would largely hinge on the quality of instruction and guidance they delivered. Nanega Mariama II of the Fievie State encouraged the young women to maintain focus on their chosen trades and avoid actions that could jeopardize their futures, especially unplanned pregnancies. Lastly, Torgbui Duklui Attippoe V of Anyako, chairman of the programme, expressed gratitude to Mr Lukutor for initiating the apprenticeship scheme.",
  "summary": "The Member of Parliament (MP) for South Tongu, Maxwell Kwame Lukutor, has launched the first phase of \"Man For Chop\" Apprenticeship Programme to provide vocational training for 159 young people in the constituency.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "South Tongu records rise in teenage pregnancy cases",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/south-tongu-records-rise-in-teenage-pregnancy-cases",
        "published": "2026-09-29T06:58:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}