First cohort of youth in agriculture and employability programme graduates in Bolgatanga
Twenty-four young agripreneurs complete intensive agribusiness training as Grow Africa for Me expands efforts to promote youth employment and entrepreneurship in agriculture.
The first cohort of beneficiaries under the Youth in Agriculture and Employability Programme has graduated in Bolgatanga after completing an intensive four-week training in agribusiness.
A total of 24 young people successfully completed the programme and were awarded certificates of participation by Grow Africa for Me during a graduation ceremony held at the organisation’s training centre in Bolgatanga.
The training equipped participants with practical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills across the agricultural value chain, broadening their understanding of the diverse opportunities available as both value chain actors and enablers.
Participants were taken through key areas including business readiness assessment, developing compelling value propositions, identifying suitable investors, documenting business models, diversifying revenue streams, and maintaining sound financial records.
They also received guidance on formalising business entities, developing risk mitigation strategies, establishing data rooms, and understanding the legal implications of investment term sheets before signing agreements.
The programme is designed to empower young people to become self-employed agripreneurs and job creators, rather than relying solely on limited formal employment opportunities.
One of the graduates, Prosper Adankai, said the training had inspired him to move beyond promoting agribusiness to actively participating in the sector.
“Before enrolling in the Youth in Agriculture and Employability Programme organised by Grow Africa for Me, I hosted the YouthConnect Agribusiness programme on GBC URA Radio 89.7 FM. Through this training, I have decided to become an active player in the agricultural value chain by venturing into cowpea and groundnut production in my backyard. I am also establishing AgriVoice Media Network to amplify the success stories of agripreneurs.”
He expressed gratitude to Grow Africa for Me and GBC URA Radio for providing him with the opportunity to participate in the programme.
The 24 graduates form part of the 202 beneficiaries trained by Grow Africa for Me during the first half of 2026, comprising 143 females and 59 males.
According to the organisation, its training, coaching and enterprise support initiatives implemented between January and June 2026 have contributed to the creation of approximately 145 direct jobs and 290 indirect jobs across four districts in the Upper East Region.
The Youth in Agriculture and Employability Programme is one of four flagship initiatives being implemented by Grow Africa for Me this year to equip 192 young people in 10 communities with the knowledge, practical skills and opportunities needed to build sustainable livelihoods through agriculture.
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