Govt Expands Access To TVET

Director General of the Commission for Technical Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has stated that following the government’s prioritisation of TVET in 2017, many of the youth have opted for TVET, creating job opportunities in the country.

He said the government’s commitment to enhancing the quality and relevance of TVET in Ghana is unmatched as it has created robust curricula to meet the current market demands.

In a recent statement, Dr. Asamoah outlined the government’s plans to improve access, quality, and financing of TVET, emphasising the importance of a robust system capable of adapting to changing industry needs.

“We are working on a new treatment policy that focuses on just transition,” he said. “Our goal is to develop a TVET system that can predict and respond to the skills required in the market.”

Dr. Asamoah stressed the need for Ghana to shift from merely following global trends to becoming a leader in innovation, particularly in emerging technologies such as electric vehicles.

“We cannot persist to learn only after others have paved the way. We should be at the forefront of developing our technologies,” he stated.

He highlighted the requirement of cultivating a crucial mass of skilled individuals in the country, ultimately leading to increased research and innovation.

Dr. Asamoah expressed optimism about Ghana’s potential to create homegrown products and services.

“We aim for a future where our innovations benefit not just us but also other nations,” he added.

Dr. Asamoah made this known at the inauguration of the sector bodies under the theme, “Building Demand Driven Skills For Industry”.

He referenced the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) manifesto, emphasising elevating sector skill bodies and placing industry at the heart of TVET initiatives.

He said the government aims for at least 50% of young people to pursue TVET as part of its long-term vision.

Dr. Asamoah mentioned that while the current enrollment stands at around 10%, efforts are underway to increase this to 20% in the medium term, with a target of reaching 50% in the long run, adding, “achieving these goals will be monumental for our country,” he said.