The need to equip young people with practical skills that can help them become self-reliant has informed the decision by the High Lady Beautician School in Goaso, the Ahafo Regional Capital, to open its doors to young women interested in the beauty industry.
The school provides training in areas such as hair braiding, wig making, weave-on and make-up, among other aspects of beauty and personal care.
Founder of the school, Ms Dorothy Bonsu, said the initiative was driven by her desire to contribute to efforts aimed at addressing youth unemployment through practical skills training.
She said creating opportunities for young people to acquire employable skills was important, particularly as not everyone could depend on formal employment after completing school.
“We cannot rely on the government for everything. That is why I came up with the High Lady Beautician School to help, nurture and teach those interested in the beautician sector,” she said.
Ms Bonsu explained that her focus was not only on teaching the technical aspects of the beauty trade but also on helping trainees develop the confidence and skills needed to work for themselves.
She believes that when young people are equipped with practical skills, they can create opportunities for themselves while potentially providing employment for others within their communities.
According to her, such efforts could also complement government’s work in tackling unemployment, allowing the state to devote greater attention to other development priorities.
“At the end of the day, the government will get some relief so it can also focus on other areas such as development, roads and other important projects,” she added.
Ms Bonsu said the school would continue to support young ladies who show interest in learning the trade and developing themselves through skills training.
The latest admissions therefore form part of the school’s broader effort to provide practical training opportunities for young women in Goaso and surrounding communities.
