The Springboard Road Show Foundation, through its flagship Ghana Grows Program, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ghana Hairdressers and Beauticians Association (GHABA).
The MOU is aimed at providing essential skills, business development support, and career growth opportunities for hairdressers and beauticians across Ghana.
This initiative is part of the broader Ghana Grows Program, a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and the Springboard Road Show Foundation, designed to create sustainable employment opportunities for young people, particularly women and persons with disabilities, in various vocational fields.
Comfort Ocran, Executive Director of the Springboard Road Show Foundation, highlighted the program’s significance, stating, “Through Ghana Grows, we are committed to empowering young people with not just technical expertise but also business and entrepreneurial skills.” The collaboration with GHABA will extend the initiative’s impact, equipping hairdressers and beauticians with the tools they need to thrive in today’s market.
Under the agreement, GHABA members will benefit from specialized training, mentorship, career development resources, psychosocial support, financial literacy training, and digital marketing skills. This will help modernize their businesses and keep them competitive.
Tina Offei Yirenkyi, National President of GHABA, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “We are excited to partner with Ghana Grows to help our members enhance their craft and expand their opportunities.”
The Ghana Grows Program continues to drive economic empowerment and vocational skills development in Ghana, ensuring young professionals can build sustainable careers in their industries.
The program is a Mastercard Foundation initiative, implemented by the Springboard Road Show Foundation, with partners like Lyme Haus, Axis Human Capital, Meraki Arts Africa, Ghana Federation of the Disabled (GFD), Ghana Psychological Association (GPA), Young & Vibe, the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association (GNTDA), Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), and GHABA.