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Here is the Gea.gov.gh/youstartgjsp Youstart Portal and how to apply for the YouStart Ghana Initiative.

The Ghana Enterprises Agency is the institution tasked with the implementation of the Entrepreneurship Training and Grant Support under Ghana Jobs and Skills Project (GJSP), GEA will provide training to 50,000 youth and deploy financial support to 5,000 selected youth who successfully undergo training up to the intermediate level.

 

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About Gea.gov.gh/youstartgjsp Youstart Portal

  • The Ghana Enterprises Agency is tasked with the implementation of the Entrepreneurship Training and Grant Support under Component 2.1 of the World Bank Funded Ghana Jobs and Skills Project (GJSP).
  • The Gea.gov.gh/youstartgjsp Youstart Project is aimed at supporting skills development and job creation in Ghana.

What Does YouStart GJSP Offer

  • Provides Training: The project provides Skill Development, Entrepreneurial Support and Business Advisory Services
  • Provides Funding: The project provides access to Credit facility and Starter Packs
  • Provides Enterprise Promotion: The project provides Mentoring and access to markets, to facilitate business cooperation between youth- led enterprises, other businesses and Government agencies.

About YouStart GJSP Entrepreneurship Training

  • The YouStart GJSP will provide entrepreneurship training to about 50,000 youth and early adults who have the potential to start a business.
  • This will be done through three levels of entrepreneurship training namely: basic, intermediate, and advanced.

Nature Of YouStart Entrepreneurship Training

  • The YouStart training will be based on standardized, quality-assured packages in different locations nationwide. All training will be delivered using an experiential participatory approach conducive for adult learning and will also be district based and non-residential.
  • Advanced training participants will receive mentoring and coaching support, which includes guidance to prepare business plans, meet business registration and licensing requirements, and connect with input and output markets. Short duration internship, mentoring and guidance sessions would be arranged for some selected beneficiaries.

About YouStart GJSP Competitive Business Start-up Grants

  • The GJSP Grants will provide financial support to selected youth who successfully undergo training up to the intermediate level.
  • The GJSP Start-up Grants will be available to individuals and self-formed groups, majority-owned by Ghanaians, with high potential to succeed in business, and operating in any of the non-resource-based sectors.
    The start-up grants will be given for the following:
  1. Purchase of machinery and equipment, or technology
  2. Start-up business investments targeted at productivity and growth
  3. Working capital, such as purchase of raw materials and consumables, and payment of salaries
  4. Payment for technical advisory services, training, and subscriptions to platforms
  5. Payment for regulatory compliance, e.g., RGD, FDA registration and license, GSA certification
  6. Start-ups seeking to provide essential goods that helps to mitigate against public health threats

 

Gea.gov.gh/youstartgjsp Youstart Portal Requirements – Eligibility Criteria

  • Youth between the ages of 18 to 40 years can register
  • A Minimum of Basic Education Certificate Examination required
  • Willingness to start a business is required
  • School dropouts already in a business would be considered
  • Special attention would also be given to women and Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

Gea.gov.gh/youstartgjsp Youstart Portal Documents Required

The following documents & information are required to complete the YouStart GJSP application:
  • A Digital Address
  • Valid National ID Card preferably “Ghana Card”
  • A Certificate of the most recent education attained
  • A Valid mobile number

 

Gea.gov.gh/youstartgjsp Youstart Portal

How To Apply On Gea.gov.gh/youstartgjsp Youstart Portal

The Gea.gov.gh/youstartgjsp Youstart Portal is activated and accessible from, Monday 14th November onwards

  • First Click Here To Access The Gea.gov.gh/youstartgjsp Youstart Portal
  • Then click on the “Apply” Button
  • Then click on the ” Get Started ” Button to access the Gea.gov.gh/youstartgjsp Youstart Application Form
  • Then fill the GEA Youstart Application Form in 9 steps by providing the following information : Personal Information, Educational Information, Training Information, Entrepreneurial/Business Acumen, Financial Literacy, Other Information, Verification, Disclaimer and Signature
  • Finally submit the GEA online application form to finish the registration process

 

Components Of YouStart Initiative

  • The YouStart GJSP Initiative will provide district Level Loans of up to GHc10,000 after a period of training.
  • The YouStart GJSP Initiative will provide Soft loans of up to GHc 50,000 to help existing start-ups to help them grow and expand
  • The YouStart GJSP Initiative will provide standard loans between GH(100,000 to GHc400,000 for SMEs through financial institutions.

 

Gea.gov.gh/youstartgjsp Youstart Portal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

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50 Comments

  2. I wanted to join the whatsup but the link said it is full what will do please

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  3. A big thanks to the management of this projects, it’s a good productive program which will help the youth who are ready to do business seriously. But my fair is that, if it is going to base on politics the right people may not get support.

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  8. Good afternoon. Please my name is Mohammed AbdulFatahu. I would like to know the deadline so that I can apply as soon as possible. Thank u

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  10. Please can I get a guide to the online application? I am done with the hard copy. Thank you

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  12. Am done with the first face but have not recieve any message on my phone, I try it more but still can’t recieve the msg. what should I do?

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  14. Am Abigail Kwarteng am interested in this job I have complete secondary school and looking for job I will be glad if I get this opportunity.
    Thank you.ABIGAIL.

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  16. My name is Charles from Kumawu Bodomase, please I am registering for my daughters who have completed shs, but I would like to know the deadline of the ongoing exercises and current modules
    Thank you, Koduah

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  25. Please I’m interested n senior high School graduate,a girl of 30 years n a girl.0241051401

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  28. The application becomes problems the system is not going through. What’s the problem.

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  31. Those complaining please just walk to your district offices to pick a form and forget about this online portal for now. This is what things are done in our motherland, frastrating us till we die.

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  32. You have a great intention for the youth and up bringing of the individual.
    Am happy to t say you people are doing a great job.

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  37. Pls can I make corrections to already submitted application I have mistakenly send due to bad network?

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  41. Am Nathaniel Ofosu, a age of 37 years
    Electrical Technicial Engineer and am applying for this job
    I have the following certificates
    NVTI 1
    INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE OF ELECTRICAL WORK
    ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1
    0204803037
    H65/7

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  42. Am Nathaniel Ofosu, a age of 37 years
    Electrical Technicial Engineer and am applying for this job
    I have the following certificates
    NVTI 1
    INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE OF ELECTRICAL WORK
    ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1

    Reply

  44. My name is Frederick Adjei Somuah and I want to be part of the youstart entrepreneurship program. Thank you.

    Reply

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