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Business News Ghana
Apply Now: National Apprenticeship Programme (NYP) Portal Opened
The National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) portal has been opened for all Ghanaians who are interested in acquiring employable skills.
National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) offers free, high-quality apprenticeship training to equip young people with industry-relevant technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills.
The various programmes and training modules you can apply for are as follows.
The National Apprenticeship Programme portal has the following programmes and trainings to choose from.
Craftsmanship & Artisanal Trades
- Masonry
- Carpentry
- Tiling
- Electrical works
Traditional Crafts
- Weaving
- Beadwork
- Leatherworks
- Blacksmithing
- Pottery
Fashion & Beauty
- Dressmaking
- Hairdressing
- Barbering
- Makeup artistry
Manufacturing
- Welding
- Industrial maintenance
- Furniture making
- Robotics basics
Renewable Energy
- Solar PV
- Biogas
- Recycling
- Energy efficiency repairs
Hospitality & Tourism
- Culinary arts
- Hotel management
- Ecotourism
- Event planning
Automotive
- Engine repair
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Electric vehicle servicing
ICT & Digital Services
- Software development
- Data analysis
- Digital marketing
- Mobile phone repairs
How to apply
All interested persons must visit the application portal https://www.nap.nya.gov.gh/nap/register to register now.
Select your area of interest, enter your educational background and biodata, and supply any other information that is needed. Keep a soft copy of your Ghanaian card and your most current passport photo close at hand so you can fill in the necessary information and upload the necessary sections quickly and easily.
In a related development, the Government of Ghana seek a new One Million Coders Initiative aims to train One Million Coders, equipping Ghanaians with future-ready skills. This programmes provides a road to a better future, regardless of your background—student, professional, or just curious
In addition, others can apply for the Adwumawura Programme, which aims to empower 10,000 young Ghanaians between the ages of 18 and 35 every year to launch and grow their businesses