Demonstrating its commitment to community development, the C-Quansah Foundation has launched a four-week intensive skills training programme for select residents of Cape Coast.
The programme, which is being held at the Palaver Hall inside the historic Cape Coast Castle, officially began on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Sessions will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays over the next four weeks, aiming to equip participants with practical skills in make-artistry, wig installation and styling, nail technology, beauty, and fashion.
Speaking on the foundation’s rationale, founder Mr. Charles Quansah explained that the primary goal is to provide the youth with practical skills to improve their employability. He described the unemployment situation in Cape Coast as “alarming,” stressing the need for urgent intervention.
“Not everyone has access to formal education,” he noted. “And those who have completed school often regret, later in life, not having learned a trade.”
Mr. Quansah further disclosed that while the initial plan was simply to provide trainers with the necessary tools to begin, the response exceeded all expectations. “The numbers that came to register were overwhelming,” he said. He added that dedicated trainees would receive additional support going forward as a reward for their commitment to the programme.
Genivieve Hammond Mensah, Coordinator for the skills development programme, confirmed that the entire initiative is fully funded by the C-Quansah Foundation. “Everything you see here, including the training kits, drinks, and other ancillary materials, is provided by the foundation,” she told journalists.
Madam Hammond Mensah also expressed astonishment at the high volume of registrations. “The numbers that turned up were overwhelming,” she revealed. She used the opportunity to encourage young people to embrace vocational training, stating that “acquiring a skill is the way forward, especially given the limited employment opportunities.”
Explaining the structure of the training, she noted that the three-day-a-week, four-week model was designed to appeal to modern sensibilities. “Today’s youth find it very cumbersome to spend three to four years on a traditional apprenticeship,” she said. “By compressing the training, we encourage more young people to participate and acquire valuable skills.”
The Foundation’s Operations Officer, Alhaji Issah Jagbesie, who is a trained Technical Teacher, also commended the initiative. “Skills training and development is a critical area that needs to be harnessed to reduce unemployment in the country,” he stressed.
Source DC Kwame Kwakye
