Accra, Ghana, 13th February 2025– The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through a renewed partnership with Plan Ghana and its international affiliates. The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, in a meeting with representatives from Plan Ghana and Plan International Korea, lauded the organization’s continued support in advancing technical and vocational training across the country.
The Minister acknowledged Plan Ghana’s contributions, particularly in reviewing government policies and providing technical support to the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET). Highlighting the significant progress made in TVET enrolment, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu noted an increase from 35,000 to 228,000 students, marking a paradigm shift from traditional grammar-based education to a more skills-oriented approach.
A key focus of the discussions was the implementation of automotive training programs to equip young Ghanaians with industry-relevant skills. The Minister emphasized the need to operationalize the curriculum changes and ensure that employability is linked to acquiring competent technical and vocational skills. He also called for continued collaboration in rolling out automotive training initiatives and improving infrastructure to support training efforts.
Representatives from Plan Ghana reaffirmed their long-standing partnership with the Ministry of Education, dating back to 1992. Their current initiatives include the Ghana Education Outcome Project GEOP, which spans multiple regions, including Savannah, Bono East, North East, Greater Accra, and Kumasi. Additionally, Plan Ghana is investing in youth employment and entrepreneurship projects, particularly through the establishment of a Digital Skills Center in collaboration with Nokia, aimed at equipping young people with digital competencies for emerging job markets.
Plan International Korea also expressed its interest in supporting the development of the automotive industry by training teachers and equipping students with the necessary skills for vehicle repair and maintenance. A proposed Center of Excellence for TVET teachers is expected to provide advanced training facilities to ensure knowledge transfer and practical skills development.
The Minister welcomed these initiatives, emphasizing the need for infrastructure development to complement training efforts. He highlighted the previous government’s effort to encourage automobile assembly plants in Ghana and stressed the importance of equipping local talent with both hardware and software expertise to facilitate effective knowledge transfer.
The Deputy Director-General of CTVET, Ing. Peter Antwi-Boasiako, assured stakeholders that the Commission is ready to provide regulatory support, including accreditation, teacher training, and certification for trainees. He also stressed the importance of creating mechanisms to help graduates transition into employment by providing start-up support.
As discussions continued, all parties expressed optimism about the potential impact of these initiatives in transforming Ghana’s TVET landscape, improving youth employability, and fostering sustainable development in the country’s technical and vocational education sector.
Mabel Delassie Awuku Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Education
