By Samuel Ofori Boateng
Kumasi April 11, GNA – Dr. Eric Kofi Adzroe, Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, has called on management of technical and vocational educational institutions to expand apprenticeship programmes to provide hands-on practical experience for learners.
He pointed out that, technical and vocational education played critical role in shaping the future of Ghana’s workforce, and that, practical experience was key in fostering the next generation of job creators and self-sufficient individuals.
“We must equip our students with not only the knowledge but also the hands-on experience that will enable them to thrive in tomorrow’s industries,” Dr. Adzroe stated, at the opening of the 2025 mini conference of the Conference of Principals of Technical Institutions in Kumasi.
The three-day conference, which is under the theme “Developing Skills for the Future: Aligning Technical and Vocational Education with Industry Needs,” aimed at bringing together principals of various technical institutions in Ghana to address the crucial need to align technical education with the demands of Ghana’s rapidly evolving job market.
It will also highlight and discuss the importance of equipping students with skills that are directly relevant to industry needs, bridging the gap between the classroom and real-world employment.
Additionally, the conference will offer a platform for sharing best practices, discussing innovative teaching methods, and exploring new ways to enhance collaboration between educational institutions and industry.
Workshops, panel discussions, and networking events are designed to generate practical solutions for the challenges faced by technical education in Ghana.
As part of the event, there will be an election of new national executives for the Conference.
Dr Adzroe stressed the need to allocate greater resources for technical institutions and implement appropriate reforms that would enhance the quality of education and address key issues such as equity and student welfare.
Mr. Asamoah Duku, Vice President of the Conference, stressed the need for dedicated and selfless leadership to guide the TVET sector through its current challenges.
“We expect our newly elected executives to be committed to making the necessary sacrifices to improve the welfare of students and the quality of technical education across the country,” he said.
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