{
  "id": 17983591,
  "title": "Kpandai YEA empowers 151 apprentices with start-up tools after six-month skills training",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/kpandai-yea-empowers-151-apprentices-with-start-up-tools-after-six",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T15:50:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/kpandai-yea-empowers-151-apprentices-with-start-up-tools-after-six-month-skills-training/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in Kpandai District, Northern Region, has equipped 151 apprentices with start-up tools following a six-month skills training program. This initiative is part of an apprenticeship program under President John Dramani Mahama's administration, focused on equipping young people with practical skills and resources to become self-employed. Director Nana Kwaku Philip revealed that the beneficiaries, who studied various trades such as hairdressing, masonry, and plumbing, received a range of equipment including mixing machines, baking utensils, hair dryers, and hair care tools. Philip emphasized the importance of using the equipment responsibly to establish sustainable businesses. The beneficiaries expressed enthusiasm about the support, stating it would help them apply their skills, achieve financial independence, and achieve their goals. The program aims to boost youth employment, promote entrepreneurship, and improve skills development in Kpandai District.",
  "summary": "The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region has presented start-up equipment to 151 apprentices who completed a six-month skills training programme, enabling them to start their own businesses. The initiative is part of the apprenticeship programme under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration and the Youth Employment Agency, aimed at […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Kpandai Youth Employment Agency empowers 151 apprentices",
    "Six-month skills training program equipped beneficiaries",
    "Apprentices received start-up tools for sustainable businesses"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}