By Christopher Tetteh
Abesim, (Bono), July 24, GNA – The Bono and Ahafo Regional Chapter of the Conference of Principals of Technical Institute (CoPTI) of the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) service has held its maiden mid-year conference to transform TVET in the regions.
The two-day conference was on theme: “Reflecting on progress, overcoming challenges and shaping the future of industry-driven TVET”.
Participants reflected and took stock of the gains made in enrollment, infrastructure, curriculum reform, and partnerships in the half of 2026.
They also identified and proffered solutions to emerging challenges confronting TVET education in the two regions including infrastructure deficits and industry linkages.
Mrs Evelyn Konadu-Boaten, the Bono Regional Chairperson of the COPTI explained that the conference hoped to design concrete resolutions to improve training, strengthen industry partnerships, and ultimately churn out quality graduates.
She indicated that TVET was no longer an alternative pathway, rather, an engine room for industrialization, job creation, and national development.
Mrs Konadu-Boaten, also the also the Principal of the Sunyani Methodist Technical Institute noted that the world of work was changing rapidly hence the to transform TVET education too.
She said the mandate of TVET was to bridge the gap between “what we teach and what industry demands”, saying that the conference sought further share expertise and best practices to overcome obstacles.
“That is to ensure that students we churn out are true reflection of society problem solvers”, she stated.
Professor Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah, the Vice-Chancellor of Sunyani Technical University (STU), noted that technical institutes and technical universities share a common goal of producing competent, ethical and competitive graduates.
He said that in an era shaped by Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation and industry, TVET schools ought to be innovative, strengthen practical training and expand industry partnerships to prepare students for the competitive job market.
Prof Adinkrah-Appiah reaffirmed the STU’s dedication to deepening collaboration with TVET institutions in the Bono and Ahafo Regions through capacity building, research partnerships, staff development and curriculum support.
Mr Gabriel Gyamfi, the Bono Regional Director of TVET, noted that TVET had huge potential for the nation’s employment opportunities.
He called continuous government support in advancing TVET infrastructure development in the country and advised TVET students to be studious and innovative to become problem solvers.
GNA
Edited by Dennis Peprah/Benjamin Mensah
Reporter: Christopher Tetteh
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