Youth unemployment is a significant challenge in rural northern Ghana, with limited formal education opportunities and traditional livelihoods facing environmental degradation. A mixed-method approach was employed, including surveys, focus group discussions, and interviews with participants and stakeholders. Data were collected from a sample of 150 youths enrolled in the programme. There was an increase in vocational skill acquisition rates by 30% among participants compared to baseline levels, indicating significant learning outcomes. The apprenticeship programmes demonstrated promising results in terms of both skill development and employment stability. Future initiatives should consider scaling up these successful models. Policy makers are encouraged to invest in vocational training programmes that include mentorship components and provide sustained support for youth entrepreneurship.
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