Ho, Feb. 11, GNA- Mr Christian Agordah, Volta Regional Director, Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), says partnerships between educational institutions and industries is key to creating a robust TVET ecosystem.
The Director said Technical and Vocational Education and Training remained a sustainable pathway for reducing unemployment and poverty.
He said TVET had empowered thousands of young people with hands-on skills in diverse fields, including agriculture, building and construction, electrical engineering, fashion design, catering and hospitality, information technology, and modern artisanal crafts.
Mr Agordah who stated this in a speech read on his behalf during installation of Madam Joycelyn Akorfa Dotse-Ametsi, as development queen for Abutia-Kloe said these skills were not only in high demand locally but also globally, opening doors to endless opportunities.
He said in today’s rapidly evolving world, where industries demand skilled professionals, TVET remained key as it equipped individuals with practical skills that enabled them to either secure gainful employment or become successful entrepreneurs.
The Director said the Ghana TVET Service would work in collaboration with government agencies and private organisations to promote TVET education.
He said the TVET Service was focused on strengthening partnerships between schools, local industries, and skilled professionals in the community.
“This will enhance practical learning through mentorship programmes apprenticeships, and workplace experience learning,” he added.
He urged traditional leaders, parents, and guardians to embrace TVET, saying that their role in advocating for the establishment of TVET training centers and ensuring their sustainability was crucial.
The Director encouraged children to consider TVET as a viable and rewarding career path, urging the youth to seize the opportunities available in technical education and skills training to secure a better future.
