Post by Ismail AbdulAzeez on Jul 20, 2013 6:07:09 GMT 1
Ghana through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) has disbursed GH¢6.785 million to 30 institutions.
The disbursement list obtained from the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET), operators of the SDF by the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Thursday indicates that this is the second batch of beneficiaries of the SDF/COTVET fund.
The beneficiary institutions are: Bosomtwi District Poultry and Livestock Farmers Association received GH¢ 45,870.30 to train 31 members in reducing mortality of poultry and livestock on their farms.
The farmers will also be trained on the usage of "RE3," an organic feed supplement.
Eureka Garages Association received GH¢105, 003.00 to upgrade the skills of 150 members in modern auto mechanic technology and basic computer literacy.
An amount of GH¢ 59, 333.40 has been given to the Eastern Regional Grasscutter Farmers Association to train 90 members in the preparation of new feed package and diet using local crop residue solution such as Moringa and other local herbs.
The Volta Regional Poultry Farmers Association was given GH¢ 86,490.00 to upgrade 60 members in technical expertise in caring for chickens from day old chicks to maturity.
The association will also upgrade the skills of members in medication administration, temperature control and feeding.
Widows and Orphans Movement is to train 240 widows and orphans in operation and maintenance skills in Shea butter extraction and packaging using GH¢ 83,457.00 received from the fund.
Christian Mothers Association of Ghana received GH¢ 78,867.00 for skills upgrading of 100 members in prudent financial management, small scale business management, record keeping, banking culture and how to access micro credit.
Association of Road Contractors Ghana is to use GH¢ 115,688.00 to train 120 members in the calculation, use and application of rates for work items.
The training will provide skills in realistic and accurate pricing for bills of quantities.
Source: allafrica.com/stories/201307081592.html
The disbursement list obtained from the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET), operators of the SDF by the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Thursday indicates that this is the second batch of beneficiaries of the SDF/COTVET fund.
The beneficiary institutions are: Bosomtwi District Poultry and Livestock Farmers Association received GH¢ 45,870.30 to train 31 members in reducing mortality of poultry and livestock on their farms.
The farmers will also be trained on the usage of "RE3," an organic feed supplement.
Eureka Garages Association received GH¢105, 003.00 to upgrade the skills of 150 members in modern auto mechanic technology and basic computer literacy.
An amount of GH¢ 59, 333.40 has been given to the Eastern Regional Grasscutter Farmers Association to train 90 members in the preparation of new feed package and diet using local crop residue solution such as Moringa and other local herbs.
The Volta Regional Poultry Farmers Association was given GH¢ 86,490.00 to upgrade 60 members in technical expertise in caring for chickens from day old chicks to maturity.
The association will also upgrade the skills of members in medication administration, temperature control and feeding.
Widows and Orphans Movement is to train 240 widows and orphans in operation and maintenance skills in Shea butter extraction and packaging using GH¢ 83,457.00 received from the fund.
Christian Mothers Association of Ghana received GH¢ 78,867.00 for skills upgrading of 100 members in prudent financial management, small scale business management, record keeping, banking culture and how to access micro credit.
Association of Road Contractors Ghana is to use GH¢ 115,688.00 to train 120 members in the calculation, use and application of rates for work items.
The training will provide skills in realistic and accurate pricing for bills of quantities.
Source: allafrica.com/stories/201307081592.html
