By Kingsley Mamore, GNA
Dambai(O/R) July 13, GNA – Mr Robert Amontcho, the Oti Regional Director of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), has described the establishment of five vocational training institutes in the region as a significant milestone in equipping young people with employable skills and promoting socio-economic development.
He said the increasing number of TVET institutions was helping to bridge the skills gap among the youth by providing practical, industry-relevant training that prepares graduates for both employment and entrepreneurship.
Mr Amontcho said the modern labour market demanded more than academic qualifications, noting that employers increasingly sought workers with practical competencies and technical expertise.
He explained that the vocational training institutes were providing young people with opportunities to acquire marketable skills, become self-reliant, and contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities.
Speaking after monitoring activities at some of the institutions, the Regional Director commended the Nkwanta Vocational Training Institute for its quality training programmes, effective instructional methods and commitment to producing competent graduates.
He noted that students who successfully completed their programmes received nationally recognised certificates, enhancing their competitiveness in the job market and improving their chances of securing employment across various sectors.
Mr Amontcho stressed that the importance of TVET extended beyond preparing young people for employment, saying it also contributed significantly to national economic growth by producing skilled artisans, technicians and entrepreneurs capable of establishing businesses and creating jobs.
He observed that many graduates of vocational training institutions had successfully established their own enterprises rather than depending solely on government employment opportunities, thereby contributing to efforts to reduce unemployment and poverty.
The Regional Director further described TVET as an affordable and accessible alternative for individuals who might not have the opportunity to pursue university education, adding that its practical approach equipped learners with the knowledge, technical skills and experience required to thrive in the world of work.
He appealed to traditional authorities, opinion leaders and residents of the Oti Region to continue promoting peace and stability, emphasising that a peaceful environment remained essential for attracting investment and accelerating development.
He also encouraged parents and guardians to support their children to pursue technical and vocational education, describing TVET as a viable pathway to decent employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable national development.
He expressed confidence that with sustained government investment and the support of traditional leaders, development partners and the public, the TVET sector in the Oti Region would continue to expand and produce the skilled workforce needed to drive Ghana’s industrialisation and economic transformation.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah /Kenneth Odeng Adade