Story: Della Russel Ocloo & Nathaniel Mensah,Tema
THE Australian High Commission in Accra has pledged to financially support skill training programmes for the physically challenged persons who were making strides towards betterment of their lives and society.
The Vice Consular, Dr Kate O’Shaughnessy speaking on behalf of the High Commissioner disclosed this at Tema during the launched of the “Yes We Can” project by the Hope in Christ Physically Challenged Foundation; a Tema based Non Governmental Organisation (NGO).
The project which was among a series initiatives outlined by the foundation seeks to engage members in skill training to enable them make decent livelihood.
According to her, seeing physically challenged persons initiating meaningful projects aimed at alleviating poverty within their folds needs commendation and encouragement.
“It is for this reason the commission as a major stakeholder in strengthening diplomatic relations and working towards the reduction of poverty would want to fully provide logistic and monetary support to disability societies working to reduce alms soliciting among members”, she stated.
While commending the foundation for the initiative, Dr O’Shaughnessy was optimistic the project will go a long way to help the physically challenged to be independent in society.
The President of the NGO Mr Benjamin Ofosuhene indicated that, the training programme which has been alienated in phases would see over fifty physically challenged persons being trained in footwear production in the first face of the project.
He said twenty persons were currently undergoing a two months training in the production of tourist wear and sandals including ladies footwear.
Mr. Ofosuhene lamented at the low rate of enrollment owing to the lack of means of transportation to and from the learning center which he said was forcing most trainees to return to the streets to beg for alms.
He has therefore appealed for support from corporate institutions within the Tema metropolis to provide assistant to the NGO towards a successful implementation of outlined projects as well as equipping trainees at the end of the two months programme.
Mr ofosuhene was optimistic the programme which would also provide working capital and tools at the end of the two-month course would go a long to reduce streetism among persons with disability.
The NGO established in 2001 by a team of social workers and Christian volunteers to reach out to persons with disability has over the years provided platform to the most vulnerable physically challenged persons through education, socio-economic empowerment and counseling.
The Board Chairman of the NGO, Mr Francis Gariba paid glowing tribute to the Australian High Commission for its immense assistance and was hopeful the project would significantly empower persons with disability to financially to contribute their quota toward the country’s development..
The Tema Mantse, Nii Adjei Krakue III charged beneficiaries of the programme to serve as worthy ambassadors and commended the high commission for its sole sponsorship.
Friday, August 20, 2010
NVTI T DEVELOP MODULES TO IMPROVE TRAINING (DAILY GRAPHIC, MON AUG 16, 10, PAGE 16)
Story: Della Russel Ocloo & Nathaniel Mensah
THE National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) has developed modules aimed improving vocational training in the country. Under the programme, trainees can fully access the institute’s information online as well as register under the online programme aimed at inculcating the use of information and communication technology among them.
Director of the institute, Mr Stephen Amponsah made this known at the graduation ceremony of 108 students from the Tema Industrial Mission Vocational and Technical Training Centre.
He indicated that, the current educational reforms have make it necessary for the institute to put in place measures towards the registration of apprentices as well as master crafts persons.
“It was for these reasons the introduction of web based solutions that also allows trainees the opportunity to check results online as well as allow employers verify candidate’s results was put in place”, he stated.
While bemoaning at huge challenges that confronts the institute as well as vocational schools in the country, Mr Amponsah announced the institutes preparedness to provide capacity for trainees in various disciplines across board partner multinational corporations to meet the challenges of the country’s emerging oil industry.
He commended Tema Joint Church for relentlessly supporting government through the provision of infrastructure and skill training aimed at equipping the youth with employable skills.
The outgoing principal of the school, Mr Ebenezer Kwesi Anim presenting his annual report said the administration of the school has over the years depended heavily on volunteers owing to the inadequacy of personnel to promote effective teaching and learning.
He has therefore appealed to the school management as a matter of urgency employed the services of competent personnel in the areas of academics, accounting, stores keeper and an administrative officer to effectively manage the affairs of the center.
Mr Anim appealed to stakeholders as well as entrepreneurs to partner graduants as they seek avenues to develop the potentials in the job market.
The Acting Principal of the school, Madam Evelyn Agyemang charged grandaunts to put to bear the skills they have acquired for the benefit of themselves and the society at large.
While commending individual members of the church for their contribution which she said have over the years sustained the school beneficially, Madam Agyemang appealed for support from the government for the provision of logistics such as transport and training tools to help students effectively carry out practical training.
The centre established some 25years ago by the church has over the years trained students in dressmaking,carpentry and joinery. Other programmes runs includes, catering, blocklaying as well as radio and television servicing mechanics
THE National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) has developed modules aimed improving vocational training in the country. Under the programme, trainees can fully access the institute’s information online as well as register under the online programme aimed at inculcating the use of information and communication technology among them.
Director of the institute, Mr Stephen Amponsah made this known at the graduation ceremony of 108 students from the Tema Industrial Mission Vocational and Technical Training Centre.
He indicated that, the current educational reforms have make it necessary for the institute to put in place measures towards the registration of apprentices as well as master crafts persons.
“It was for these reasons the introduction of web based solutions that also allows trainees the opportunity to check results online as well as allow employers verify candidate’s results was put in place”, he stated.
While bemoaning at huge challenges that confronts the institute as well as vocational schools in the country, Mr Amponsah announced the institutes preparedness to provide capacity for trainees in various disciplines across board partner multinational corporations to meet the challenges of the country’s emerging oil industry.
He commended Tema Joint Church for relentlessly supporting government through the provision of infrastructure and skill training aimed at equipping the youth with employable skills.
The outgoing principal of the school, Mr Ebenezer Kwesi Anim presenting his annual report said the administration of the school has over the years depended heavily on volunteers owing to the inadequacy of personnel to promote effective teaching and learning.
He has therefore appealed to the school management as a matter of urgency employed the services of competent personnel in the areas of academics, accounting, stores keeper and an administrative officer to effectively manage the affairs of the center.
Mr Anim appealed to stakeholders as well as entrepreneurs to partner graduants as they seek avenues to develop the potentials in the job market.
The Acting Principal of the school, Madam Evelyn Agyemang charged grandaunts to put to bear the skills they have acquired for the benefit of themselves and the society at large.
While commending individual members of the church for their contribution which she said have over the years sustained the school beneficially, Madam Agyemang appealed for support from the government for the provision of logistics such as transport and training tools to help students effectively carry out practical training.
The centre established some 25years ago by the church has over the years trained students in dressmaking,carpentry and joinery. Other programmes runs includes, catering, blocklaying as well as radio and television servicing mechanics
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
GOVERNMENT HAS DONE IT AGAIN FOR THE YOUTH!
At last, the youh of Ghana can go to bed or better still hold the government accountable when they fail to go by the policy laid down as a giude in an attempt to solve the many problems that they are faced with.
Indeed i was very much elated to have heard that the government of ghana led by the Prof. Attah Mills have finally approved the blue print of the national youth policy which will help him in dealing with several challenges that are facing us as a youth since the policy was long over due.This without any doubt affirms that the mills led administration has the youth at heart and are therefore willing to meet their problems.
As a youth myself i can not but burst out with great joy and congratulate the government for taking that bold step not forgetting the fact that many before it has failed the youth in this regard.But my only hope is that it does not become a white elephant but a sucess.
Many governments in their bid to address the various problems facing us youth and future leaders of this great nation of ours have linked their excuses as to why they have neglected the youth to lack of a national youth policy that will give them a clear direction and a sense of purpose hence the defant nature of the national youth council over the years.
It is obvious without any doubt that majority of our population is made up of the youth and therefore the need for special attention to be given them since many of them are straying away due to the failure of the system in which they live to sustain them.But one can not neglect to give praise where it is due since it is said by our fathers that when a lizard fall from an iroko tree and there is no one to praise it, it nods it head to praise itself,a special mention must be made of the numerous attempt the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is making to ensure that the youth are invlove in their government hence the appointments of some notable youth in the country to different positions and measures been put in place to ensure that the youth become employable such as the youth in agriculture,enhancement of the national youth employment programme and many others that must speak for themselves.
It is my expectation as a youth that this policy will be linked to areas that will be very usefull in enabling us to develope our capabilities.
One is sadened by the way the term youth has become very difficult to define in ghana nowadays.
It is my wish that this will be address appropriately.
I hope the various youth leaders such as the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) and many others will take advantage of this glamorous opportunity to ensure that the youth they leads challenges are met.
There is no time better than now! lets all rally behind the government to ensure that the implementation of the youth policy becomes a reality.
NATHANIEL MENSAH
(citizenmensah@hotmail.com)
Students Representative Council (SRC)
VICE-PRESIDENT
GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM
Indeed i was very much elated to have heard that the government of ghana led by the Prof. Attah Mills have finally approved the blue print of the national youth policy which will help him in dealing with several challenges that are facing us as a youth since the policy was long over due.This without any doubt affirms that the mills led administration has the youth at heart and are therefore willing to meet their problems.
As a youth myself i can not but burst out with great joy and congratulate the government for taking that bold step not forgetting the fact that many before it has failed the youth in this regard.But my only hope is that it does not become a white elephant but a sucess.
Many governments in their bid to address the various problems facing us youth and future leaders of this great nation of ours have linked their excuses as to why they have neglected the youth to lack of a national youth policy that will give them a clear direction and a sense of purpose hence the defant nature of the national youth council over the years.
It is obvious without any doubt that majority of our population is made up of the youth and therefore the need for special attention to be given them since many of them are straying away due to the failure of the system in which they live to sustain them.But one can not neglect to give praise where it is due since it is said by our fathers that when a lizard fall from an iroko tree and there is no one to praise it, it nods it head to praise itself,a special mention must be made of the numerous attempt the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is making to ensure that the youth are invlove in their government hence the appointments of some notable youth in the country to different positions and measures been put in place to ensure that the youth become employable such as the youth in agriculture,enhancement of the national youth employment programme and many others that must speak for themselves.
It is my expectation as a youth that this policy will be linked to areas that will be very usefull in enabling us to develope our capabilities.
One is sadened by the way the term youth has become very difficult to define in ghana nowadays.
It is my wish that this will be address appropriately.
I hope the various youth leaders such as the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) and many others will take advantage of this glamorous opportunity to ensure that the youth they leads challenges are met.
There is no time better than now! lets all rally behind the government to ensure that the implementation of the youth policy becomes a reality.
NATHANIEL MENSAH
(citizenmensah@hotmail.com)
Students Representative Council (SRC)
VICE-PRESIDENT
GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM
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