Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has said Ghana is restructuring its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector based on the successful models of countries such as Japan, Singapore, Germany, and China.
According to him, these countries achieved rapid industrialisation and economic growth through sustained investment in technical and vocational skills development.
Dr. Apaak made the remarks during a tour of selected TVET institutions in Accra, including the Accra Technical Training Centre (ATTC) and the Opportunity Industrialisation Technical Institute (OITI).
He noted that the government sees TVET as a critical tool for addressing youth unemployment and equipping young people with industry-relevant skills.
The Deputy Minister disclosed that more than 61,500 students are currently sitting for ongoing TVET examinations across the country, a development he said reflects growing confidence and interest in technical and vocational education.
He assured stakeholders that government remains committed to strengthening the sector through targeted investments and policy reforms.
Among the key interventions, Dr. Apaak highlighted the proposed TVET Fund, which is expected to provide sustainable financing for skills training and infrastructure development.
He also revealed that Ghana has secured a €5 million grant from Italy to support the growth and modernisation of the TVET sector.
Dr. Apaak stressed that building a strong TVET system is essential to Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda and will help produce the skilled workforce needed to drive economic development and job creation.
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