PWDs Gain Baking and Confectionery Skills Through Six-Day Training Programme
A six-day Baking and Confectionery Skills Training Programme for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) was held in the Kwahu West Municipality from 4th to 11th August 2025, aimed at enhancing livelihood skills and promoting economic inclusion.
The training was organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) as part of efforts to empower registered PWDs through practical vocational skills and entrepreneurship development.
Participants drawn from various communities within the Municipality received hands-on training in baking and confectionery production, food hygiene and safety practices, costing and pricing, record keeping, as well as packaging, branding, and marketing. The programme combined both theoretical instruction and practical demonstrations to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
Facilitators from the Ghana Enterprises Agency led the sessions, providing step-by-step guidance and individualized support to participants throughout the training period. Participants demonstrated strong interest and active involvement during both classroom and practical sessions.
The programme recorded positive outcomes, including improved practical skills in baking and confectionery, increased entrepreneurial awareness and confidence among participants, and enhanced potential for self-employment and income generation. The training also strengthened institutional collaboration between the Department and the Ghana Enterprises Agency.
Although some participants experienced varying learning speeds due to the nature of their disabilities, facilitators addressed this through additional guidance and tailored support during practical sessions.
The Department of Social Welfare and Community Development described the programme as successful and impactful, noting its contribution to improving livelihood opportunities and social inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the Municipality. Plans are underway to strengthen post-training monitoring, mentorship, and access to starter tools and market linkages to sustain the gains made.