The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI)/Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works Project is an entrepreneurship development and employment program targeted at young people, particularly young women, in Ghana. The project falls under the NBSSI’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment Program (YEEP).
Application Deadline: Ongoing – https://nbssi.gov.gh/
The project, which is being implemented in Ghana by NBSSI in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation will create employment and income-generation opportunities for 39,000 young men and women in Ghana.
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Eligibility Criteria for Project Components
A2E
Unskilled young women and men between ages 16 – 35 years
Must be resident in Ghana
Must have an interest in acquiring a specific vocational or technical skill
Must provide a referee
ICE
Skilled young women and men between ages 18 – 35 years
Must be resident in Ghana
Must have a business idea or an interest in entrepreneurship
Unemployed graduates of tertiary institutions are particularly encouraged to apply.
MBA
Women-owned and/or women-led MSMEs in Ghana
Business must have been in operation for at least one year
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