Fashion in Ghana has always carried a story, one stitched with creativity, culture, and ambition. Yet for many people outside the major cities, access to proper fashion training has often been a dream out of reach. That is beginning to change, thanks to the TADS Fashion Apprenticeship Program (Centres), an initiative launched by the TADS Fashion Institute under the direction of Mr. Eric Grundberry Aidoo-Gabrah.

The program was created to open doors for people who have the passion to learn but lack the means or opportunity. It brings certified, internationally recognized fashion education to communities across Ghana, making it possible for anyone, regardless of background, to gain real, practical skills.

For years, most quality fashion training was centered in Accra. Young people from smaller towns had to travel long distances, spending more than they could afford just to attend classes. Many gave up on their dreams before they even started. The TADS initiative was designed to change that by taking the training to them.

Since its launch in October 2025, sixteen apprenticeship centres have already been set up in different parts of the country. Each one is a creative space filled with the hum of sewing machines and the energy of people learning something new. The plan is to expand to five hundred centres nationwide, covering both urban and rural areas so that no region is left behind.

The structure is simple and practical. All trainers are professionals trained at TADS Fashion Institute and follow a curriculum that matches international standards while reflecting Ghana’s unique fashion identity. Students pay just fifteen Ghana cedis a day, an amount that covers access to industrial machines and a well-equipped training space. The only thing they need to bring is their own basic materials and the drive to learn.

One of the most remarkable parts of the program is its inclusiveness. It welcomes people from all walks of life, including persons with hearing or speech impairments, head porters (Kayayei), sex workers looking for new opportunities, Zongo youth, and local artisans hoping to improve their skills. For many of them, this training represents more than a skill; it is a second chance at building a livelihood.

The impact is already being felt. Participants are not only learning how to make clothes but also how to build careers. Some have started their own small businesses, while others have found work with established tailors and designers. Experienced seamstresses are also upgrading their techniques to meet modern fashion standards.

Beyond the sewing and stitching, the program is reshaping lives. It is giving young people a reason to believe in their abilities and helping women gain the confidence to become financially independent. It is also nurturing a new generation of fashion professionals who understand both craftsmanship and the business side of fashion.

As the TADS Fashion Institute works toward establishing five hundred centres nationwide, its mission is becoming clearer: to make Ghana a centre of skilled, sustainable, and creative fashion production. The institute is not just teaching people to sew; it is helping them build futures with their own hands.

Through the TADS Fashion Apprenticeship Program, fashion is no longer limited to a few privileged learners in Accra. It is becoming a tool for empowerment, reaching communities, transforming lives, and proving that talent can thrive anywhere when given the chance.

For enrolment, partnerships, or media inquiries, please contact TADS Fashion Institute at +233 50 302 0094 or email tadsfashioninstitute@gmail.com

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