National Apprenticeship Programme Portal Now Open – Apply Now

 

National Apprenticeship Programme Now Open Nationwide – How to Register

About the Programme

The National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) is a government-backed initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment by equipping young people with practical, in-demand skills.

It offers free, quality training that blends 30% classroom instruction with 70% hands-on workplace experience under the guidance of qualified trainers and master craftspersons.

Participants are trained in a variety of fields such as ICT, fashion, manufacturing, construction, renewable energy, and traditional crafts. After completing the programme, trainees receive nationally recognized certification, opening doors to employment or self-employment opportunities.

The programme also promotes inclusiveness, making special provisions to ensure that women, persons with disabilities, and youth from all regions have equal access to training and success.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a Ghanaian citizen aged 15 to 40

Genuinely interested in acquiring a technical, vocational, or entrepreneurial skill

Open to all educational backgrounds – no minimum academic qualification required

Must be unemployed, underemployed, or seeking skills certification (including SHS/tertiary graduates, school dropouts, and informal workers)

Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply

Must commit to completing the full duration of the apprenticeship

Must be a resident in the area where the training will take place

Willing to abide by programme rules and training requirements

Training Areas

ICT & Digital Services

•Software development

•Data analysis

•Digital marketing

•Mobile phone repairs

Craftsmanship & Trades

•Masonry

•Carpentry

•Tiling

•Electrical works

Traditional Crafts

•Weaving

•Beadwork

•Leatherworks

•Blacksmithing

•Pottery

Fashion & Beauty

Dressmaking

Hairdressing

Barbering

Makeup artistry

Manufacturing

Welding

Industrial maintenance

Furniture making

Basic robotics

Renewable Energy

•Solar PV

•Biogas

•Recycling

•Energy efficiency repairs

Hospitality & Tourism

•Culinary arts

•Hotel management

•Eco-tourism

•Event planning

Automotive

•Engine repair

•Vehicle diagnostics

•Electric vehicle servicing

How to Register

1. Visit the official portal HERE to register

2. Complete the online application form

3. Select your preferred training area

4. Submit the form and wait for confirmation



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