YEA trains youth with disabilities in fashion to boost jobs
The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has announced that the agency is currently training young persons with disabilities in various vocational skills, including fashion design, embroidery, beading, and millinery work.
Speaking during the launch of the ‘Make Fashion Inclusive’ project, Mr. Basintale explained that the initiative forms part of a strategic partnership between the Youth Employment Agency and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) under the broader Invest for Jobs program.
“This collaboration is not just about skills training. It is about transforming lives. It is about providing sustainable and dignified employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth, particularly those living with disabilities,” the Chief Executive Officer of the YEA stated.
He noted that the training program is designed to equip participants with the practical tools and entrepreneurial knowledge necessary to either gain employment in the fashion and creative industries or start their own businesses.
Mr. Basintale emphasized the importance of inclusion and empowerment, stating that persons with disabilities are often overlooked in economic planning but must be intentionally supported to become economically independent.
“The Invest for Jobs initiative has opened a new chapter in youth development, and we are proud that YEA is playing a leading role in ensuring that no Ghanaian youth is left behind, regardless of their physical ability,” he said. He added that more collaborative projects are in the pipeline to scale up vocational training and entrepreneurship support across the country, especially in marginalized communities
