MTN successfully completes 21 Days of Y'ello Care program for 2019

News of the Sunday, July 14, 2019

Source: ghananewsagency.org

2019-07-14

MTN Ghana has officially closed its "21 Days of Y'ello Care" program, a volunteer activity aimed at giving young people, especially the unemployed, logistical support and vocational training.

The program, which began on June 1, 2019 and ended June 21, had as its theme: "Creating a better future for our young people".

Mr. Selorm Adadevoh, President and CEO of MTN Ghana, said that at the end of the 21-day staff commitment to have an impact on youth, 330 unemployed youth have been trained in the 39, makeup art, wig, pearl making online digital marketing.

He said 150 young people have been trained in programming, web design and entrepreneurship, and 48 young entrepreneurs have been mentored and trained to digitize their businesses for better results.

MTN staff also contributed to the construction of a 20-bed trainee reception center at the Pantang VAG Service Center, a vocational training institution. he declares.

Mr. Adadevoh noted that staff had also visited some correctional centers to motivate young detainees, revealing that more than 1,000 young people participating in the Y'ello World Day of Protection initiative had been informed of the consequences. drug abuse in Tema Manhean, Cape Coast and Takoradi.

The CEO said the program had 92 percent employee involvement, up from 66 percent in 2018, which was a good step.

"We did not realize all of it alone. We have done so with the support of our partners and I would like to express our deep gratitude to all our partners Y & # 39; ello Care, in particular the National Youth Authority, the Narcotics Control Board, the Council from the Ghana Pharmacy, Icode Gh, the ECrime Office …, "he said.

He thanked the staff and the project planning committee for their commitment to ensuring the success of the program competition.

"We encourage you to take ownership of the projects; for those who have acquired various skills, we urge you to continue to improve your skills to be the best in your chosen vocation, "he said.