Ghana’s YEA finds jobs for all Garment Project trainees
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The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in Ghana reported that all 1,000 young people participating in the Northshore Garment Project found employment as of September 30, 2026.
The YEA partnered with Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited to train young Ghanaians, including many women, in garment production. This training aimed to prepare them for open positions at the company. Malik Basintale, CEO of the YEA, announced the success during a presentation at Jubilee House.
He explained that linking skills training to specific employer needs helped ensure the program’s success and created a clear path to work for the trainees. The YEA intends to continue the Northshore Garment Project and plans to enroll an additional 1,000 people in 2027, expanding opportunities for young Ghanaians. The agency views this project as part of a wider effort to create jobs through partnerships with private companies.
