Strengthening Employability, Agency and Livelihoods (SEAL) Project
Empowering Young People with Skills for Decent Work
The Strengthening Employability, Agency and Livelihoods (SEAL) Project equips young people in Northern Ghana with practical vocational skills, industry-recognized certifications, entrepreneurship opportunities, and life skills that prepare them for decent employment and sustainable livelihoods.
Through partnerships with technical institutions, employers, and community stakeholders, the project is helping young women and men build brighter futures while contributing to local economic
About the Project
Youth unemployment remains one of the biggest barriers to inclusive development in Northern Ghana. The SEAL Project was established to bridge the gap between education, vocational training, and employment by equipping young people with market-relevant technical skills and the confidence to succeed in today's workforce.Implemented by RAINS with support from the Wilde Ganzen Foundation through the Blue Ambition Fund, the project focuses on young people aged 15 to 35 years who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The initiative combines technical training, entrepreneurship development, certification, and soft skills coaching to improve employability and create pathways to sustainable income.Operating across the Tamale Metropolis, Sagnarigu Municipality, and Nanumba South District, SEAL empowers young people to become productive citizens capable of transforming their own lives and contributing to the growth of their communities.
To improve youth employment and entrepreneurship opportunities by equipping young people with practical technical skills, industry-recognized certification, life skills, and business development support.
Provide practical vocational training that responds to labour market needs.
Support experienced youth to obtain nationally recognized trade certifications.
Enable young people to establish sustainable businesses and create employment opportunities.
Strengthen communication, teamwork, leadership, professionalism, and workplace ethics.
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