YouStart is an initiative of the Government of Ghana designed to build an entrepreneurial nation. YouStart is a vehicle through which Government intends to provide funding and technical support to youth and youth-led businesses that fall within this category to assist them to start, build and grow their businesses.
GEA will implement Entrepreneurship Training and Grant Support under Component 2.1 of the World Bank Funded Ghana Jobs and Skills Project (GUSP). The Project Objective is to support skills development and job creation in Ghana.
The youth entrepreneurship and Start-up grants are expected to culminate into job creation, job sustainability, business innovation, and growth for enterprises owned by the youth in the country, leading to the reduction of social vices due mainly to unemployment amongst the youth.
About Government of Ghana
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa.It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Togo in the east. Ghana covers an area of 238,535 km2 (92,099 sq mi), spanning diverse biomes that range from coastal savannas to tropical rainforests. With nearly 31 million inhabitants (according to 2021 census), Ghana is the second-most populous country in West Africa, after&... read more
YouStart GJSP YouStart GJSP Ghana Govt Jobs And Skill Program
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Type | College School |
| Sponsor | Government of Ghana |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of YouStart GJSP YouStart GJSP Ghana Govt Jobs And Skill Program
- GEA will provide training to 50,000 youth and deploy financial support to 5,000 selected youth who successfully undergo training up to the intermediate level.
Requirements for YouStart GJSP YouStart GJSP Ghana Govt Jobs And Skill Program Qualification
- Between the ages of 18 to 40 years
- Minimum of Basic Education Certificate Examination
- Willingness to start a business
- School dropouts already in a business would be considered
- Special attention would be given to women and Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
Documents Required for Application
- Digital Address
- Valid National ID Card, preferably “Ghana Card
- Certificate of the most, recent education attained
- Valid mobile number
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Government of Ghana on youstartgjsp.gheaonline.com to applyThe Ghana Jobs and Skills Project will follow 5 simple steps
- Application/Registration
- Readiness And Needs Assessment
- Entrepreneurship Training
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Competitive Start-up Grants
For more details,visit Ghana Govt website
