The Springboard Road Show Foundation, through its flagship Ghana Grows Programme, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Hairdressers and Beauticians Association (GHABA) to provide essential skills training, business development support and career advancement opportunities for hairdressers and beauticians across the country.
This initiative is part of the broader Ghana Grows Programme, a collaboration between the Mastercard Foundation and Springboard Road Show Foundation, aimed at supporting young people – particularly women and persons with disabilities – to secure viable and sustainable employment in various vocational sectors, including the beauty and hairdressing industry.
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Accra, Comfort Ocran, Executive Director of the Springboard Road Show Foundation, highlighted the importance of the initiative. “Through Ghana Grows, we are committed to empowering young people with not just technical expertise but also business and entrepreneurial skills. This partnership with GHABA is an opportunity to extend our impact in the vocational sector and ensure that hairdressers and beauticians have the necessary tools to succeed in today’s evolving market.”
As part of the agreement, GHABA members will gain access to training programmes, mentorship sessions, and personal and career development resources. Additionally, the partnership will provide psychosocial support, financial literacy training and digital marketing skills to enable hairdressers and beauticians to modernise their businesses and remain competitive.
Tina Offei Yirenkyi, National President of GHABA, lauded the collaboration, stating: “We are excited to partner with Ghana Grows to help our members enhance their craft and expand their opportunities. This initiative will be transformational for many in our industry”.
The Ghana Grows Programme is dedicated to equipping young people with essential skills for career growth. It continues to drive economic empowerment and skills development across various industries, ensuring that young Ghanaians have the tools they need to build sustainable careers.
