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21 Oct

TVET Should Lead Africa’s Industrialisation Drive – Adutwum To African Leaders

Wontumi1NewsDr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, TVET

The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has emphasized the pivotal role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in driving Africa’s industrialization. During the 2024 Africa Skills Week, held in Accra which brought together key stakeholders under the theme, “Boosting Excellence and Innovation in TVET: Interregional Policy Dialogue and Global Agenda Setting,” Dr. Adutwum highlighted that TVET is central to President Akufo-Addo’s “Ghana Beyond Aid” vision. He noted that, a well-trained workforce is essential for achieving economic independence and sustainable development. “Our government understands that industrialization hinges on the availability of technical skills. This is why we’ve…

18 Oct

Minister For Education Calls For TVET To Lead Africa’s Industrialisation Drive

Wontumi1BusinessDr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister for Education, TVET

The Minister for Education in Ghana has emphasised the critical role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Africa’s industrialisation drive during his address at the 2024 Africa Skills Week. The event, hosted in Accra, saw high-level stakeholders gather under the theme, “Boosting Excellence and Innovation in TVET: Interregional Policy Dialogue and Global Agenda Setting.” In his address, the Minister mentioned that TVET is a cornerstone of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s vision for a “Ghana Beyond Aid,” underscoring that a skilled workforce is key to economic independence and sustainable development. "Our government recognises that industrialisation is not possible…

09 Oct

Government Spends Almost GH¢9k On Each Free SHS Student; Over ¢9k On Each TVET Student – NEIP CEO Reveals

Wontumi1NewsKofi Ofosu Nkansah, TVET

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has revealed that the government spends approximately GH¢9,000 on each student enrolled under the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. This investment covers the educational needs of students across various public schools, ensuring access to secondary education without financial barriers. According to the NEIP CEO, the substantial expenditure reflects the government’s commitment to providing quality education to all Ghanaian students. In addition to Free SHS students, Mr Nkansah disclosed that the government allocates over GH¢9,000 per Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) student. This…

09 Oct

TVET Institutions Critical In Nurturing Skills For Green Jobs

Wontumi2BusinessGhana Technical and Vocational Education and Training, TVET

The Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service institutions have competency and well-tailored training programmes needed for green jobs and careers. Courses and programmes in TVET education have been deliberately crafted and designed to play critical roles in nurturing the talent and skills required for green jobs. These involve not only technical skills, but also soft skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability that make the individual practically whole, in his chosen career. Mr. Richard Addo Gyamfi, Ashanti Regional Director, Ghana TVET Service, who stated this, said TVET had always played a crucial role in shaping the…

13 Apr

We Will Train TVET Students To Meet Industry Demand- Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah

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The Director General for Technical And Vocational Education, Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah has said that, technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) will be tailored towards meeting the demands of the informal sector. Speaking on Movement In The Morning with Oheneba Asiedu, he stated that, President Akufo-Addo has established the TVET commission to train qualified personals and promote TVET education in Ghana. He added that, the initiative will fill in the gap in the "one district one factory agenda" by providing every district with qualified personals to ensure the progress of the initiative and boost the TVET sector. ‘’The commission for…

28 Aug

Volta Region Needs Development Not NDC- Chairman Wontumi

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The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, is calling on residents of Volta region to demand development and to bring to an end, the National Democratic Congress’ way of using them as a footstool during elections. The NPP Chairman in an interview on the Wontumi Morning Show which was monitored by Wontumionline.com, stated that the time is now for the people of Volta to demand developments from politicians and make political decision which would benefit their generations to come. Mr. Antwi-Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi noted that the NDC had disrespected the region for…