A transformative workshop aimed at reorienting the Youth Apprenticeship Scheme was held at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women's Development Center, Awka.
The workshop re-orientation attracted hundreds of youths under the "Umu Boi" Scheme of the One Youths Two Skills programme of the state government.
The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Youth Development, seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the apprenticeship programmes and better align them with the needs of the modern workforce.
The Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Aghamba stated that the Umuboi Entrepreneurship Scheme which is presently in it's second phase, is one of the most important aspects of one Youth two Skills programme with a lot of innovations like the Use of Talking Book and Online Entrepreneurship Academy.
While stating that the Governor wants businesses to run in a sustainable manner, the Commissioner said that the programme is also a medium to
engage the stakeholders in the market and other segments of the community on the programmes of government, so that everyone will be on the same page.
He added that the workshop will help Umuboi to be successful, not only in the 1Youth 2Skills programme, but also in all endeavors in life, as the society is faced with numerous youth related problems, fundamentally as a result of youth unemployment.
The Commissioner thanked Governor Soludo for
investing heavily in improving the Umuboi Scheme, adding that for the first time in the history
of the State, the government is seriously is giving back to the market, more
than it is taking from it.
The President General of Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association, Chief Humphrey Anuna revealed that it is evident that the Governor has the interest of the youth at heart, especially the apprentists, praising him for delivering, even more than his campaign promises since assumption of office.
Participants engaged in various training sessions that covered various topics, including Setting the right value for sustainable enterprise development.
Attendees were encouraged to share their experiences and brainstorm innovative solutions to common challenges.
As the event concluded, participants expressed optimism about the future of youth apprenticeships under the present administration.
Many left with new strategies to implement in their programmes with the "training materials shared to them, including the "talking book", and a renewed commitment to fostering a culture of learning and growth.
The state government plans to follow up with additional workshops and resources to support ongoing efforts to enhance the apprenticeship experience for Anambra youth.
With a focus on collaboration and innovation, stakeholders are hopeful that the reorientation of the Youth Apprenticeship Scheme will lead to greater success for both apprentices and local industries in a sustainable manner.
Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, his Culture, Entertainment and Tourism counterpart, Mr. Don Onyenji, Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Empowerment Programme, Dr. Nelson Omenugha, President General of Anambra State Association of Two Unions, ASATU, Barr. Titus Akpudo, among others, attended the event.
