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CTVET ORGANIZES VIRTUAL CONFERENCE TO CELEBRATE WYSD 21

The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) in partnership with the National Youth Authority (NYA) and the Ghana National Union of Technical Students (GNUTS) has held a virtual conference to mark this year’s World Youth Skills Day (WYSD).

The conference brought together young people, TVET institutions, employers, policy makers and development partners to discuss the need to prepare Ghana’s youth today for the jobs of tomorrow; under the theme ‘Building Youth Skills for Industry Now and Beyond’.

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Minister for Education Hon. Gifty Twum Ampofo said government has put in place policies, strategies and legal frameworks to reform and strengthen TVET systems in the country to make it attractive to the youth and responsive to labour market demands.

She pledged government’s commitment to equipping the youth with employable skills to empower them to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable development of the country and urged “all stakeholders to ensure the continuity of skills development and to introduce training programmes to bridge skills gaps.’’

“Solutions to skills gaps need to be reimagined in a way that considers not only the realities of the present, but also the full range of possibilities for the future,’’ she added.

The Ag. Director General of CTVET Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah in his welcome address congratulated the youth of Ghana for the incredible ways they continue to cope to bounce back even stronger, in these challenging times.

During a panel discussion, Dr. Asamoah enumerated various initiatives being undertaken by the government in partnership with development partners through CTVET, to prepare the youth for now and the future. These include the Ghana TVET Voucher Project which offers free demand-oriented training to improve access to decent employment; the Jobs and Skills Project which is aimed at providing over 200,000 jobs to Ghanaian youth through skills training.

Others are the establishment of Sector Skills Bodies to ensure that industry is at the centre of skills training and the upgrading and modernization of TVET institutions to improve the quality of TVET delivery.

He said, “post COVID, things are going to be digitized, automated and technological advancement as never seen before is going to happen.” He therefore urged the youth to take advantage of technology to position themselves to be relevant in the emerging jobs economy.

The Ag. CEO of NYA Mr. Nelson Owusu Ansah reiterated the key role of TVET in ensuring decent work, employability and fostering the resilience of young people. He also encouraged the youth to seek and apply themselves to internship opportunities to aid their smooth transition to work.

“It is on the vehicle of TVET that you can really create and predict your future. With TVET, you can predict your own income at the end of the month. If we continue with our traditional system of looking for jobs after school, then we will continue to sing the song of unemployment,’’ he added.

Other panel members were Mr. Kwesi Eyison, Mr. Bright Nkutumi and Ms. Sika Mortoo, with Mr. Albert Opare as the moderator.

BACKGROUND

World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on July 15. This year’s theme was ‘Reimagining Youth Skills Post-Pandemic’, which aimed to celebrate the resilience and creativity of the youth throughout the crisis.

The day also focussed attention on how Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems have adapted during COVID-19, participate in the recovery, and imagine priorities needed to be adopted in post-pandemic times.

July152021

CTVET MARKS WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY

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World Youth Skills Day is an opportunity for young people, technical and vocational education and
training (TVET) institutions, and public and private sector stakeholders to recognize and celebrate the
importance of equipping the youth with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
This year in particular, the world is celebrating the resilience and creativity of the youth throughout the
pandemic and also highlighting the need to provide them with the skills required to respond effectively to
the changing nature of jobs.
Today, we salute the youth of Ghana for the incredible ways they continue to cope to bounce back even
stronger, in these challenging times. They have proved their adaptability and preparedness for emerging
jobs through skilling, reskilling and upskilling.
They have taken advantage of technology to find innovative ways for learning to create positive change for
themselves and their communities at large, during the crisis.
As a Commission, we recognize that emerging demands for new skills call for a paradigm shift in our
education and training systems and are committed to providing the relevant skills and competencies needed
to ensure a future of dignity for all Ghanaian youth. It is by investing in them to be futureready that we can accelerate our chances of meeting the Sustainable Development Goals and empower
them to harness their potential to serve as agents for change.
Government through the Ministry of Education and the Commission for TVET will continue to work with
all stakeholders to ensure that skills development remains central to addressing the current and future
labour market demands; to drive the economic recovery and sustainable development that the country
urgently needs.
HAPPY WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY!!!

July52021

CTVET ORGANIZES THREE-DAY WORKSHOP FOR SSBS

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The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) in collaboration with GIZ and ILO has organized a three-day workshop for the Sector Skills Bodies (SSBs).

The workshop brought together all the 33 executives of the 11 newly inaugurated SSBs to discuss ‘Strengthening the Structure of Sector Skills Bodies (SSB’s) in Ghana.’

In his opening remarks, Dr. Peter Boahin, representing the Ag. Director General for the Commission for TVET, Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, highlighted that the enactment of Act 1023 which established the SSBs, will bridge the gap of skills mismatch between training design and industry requirement. He called for a paradigm shift to sector-based approach for skills development.

The Country Director for the International Labor Organization (ILO), Ms. Vanessa Phala, expressed her excitement as she indicated the workshop will serve as a catalyst to the establishment of a National Sector Skills Council. She assured the SSBs of ILO’s continuous support for Skills development in Ghana in general and the SSB’s in particular.

Natalie Dust, a Technical Advisor for TVET and representative for GIZ reiterated that TVET implementation is an integral part of the shared broad Programme for Sustainable Economic Development (PSED) that GIZ is committed to. She pledged GIZ’s support to demand-driven skills development in Ghana.

The workshop delved into the development of governance structures and committee working groups for the SSB’s, as well as, outlined institutional arrangements and possible sources of resources and funding for all SSB’s.

Participants also engaged in some team bonding exercises.

The workshop which was held at the Aqua Safari Resort, was facilitated by Dr. Charles Amoatey, a Senior Lecturer at GIMPA.

June172021

MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION FOR TVET INSPECT ONGOING TVET PROJECTS AT CCTU

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The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum on Wednesday June 16, 2021 paid a working visit to the Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) to inspect ongoing projects under the Ghana-China Project on ‘The Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Equipment in Technical Universities and Technical Institutes’.

The project is being implemented to improve the employability of the Ghanaian youth by providing them with the relevant skills and competencies required for self and formal employment.

This project will see the provision of state-of-the-art tools and equipment to 13 Technical Institutes and all the Technical Universities across the country; as well as the construction of a Technical Examinations Unit Block (TEUB) at the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED).

The current project at the Cape Coast Technical University which is about 95% complete includes a fully equipped automobile workshop, a civil engineering workshop, a mechanical engineering workshop, electrical and electronics workshop and a welding workshop.

The amazing aspect of this project is that all the tools and equipment being installed in these workshops are state-of-the-art industry-standard equipment which will ensure that students who graduate from these institutions have industry-ready skills.

According to the Honourable Minister for Education, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s government sees education, especially Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as the key to transforming Ghana and thus has prioritised these areas to make them the bedrock of Ghana’s industrialization agenda.

He also stated that, the university should identify and align specific industry partners for the various workshops.

Accompanying the Honourable Minister were Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, (Ag. Director General of CTVET), Mr. Benjamin K. Gyasi (Chief Director of the Ministry of Education) and other officials of the Ministry of Education.

Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah indicated that the Commission for TVET as the regulatory agency for the TVET sector will ensure that the institutions which are benefitting from the project would follow the required occupational and industry standard in the delivery of TVET using the facilities.

Vice-Chancellor of CCTU Prof. Joshua Danso Owusu-Sekyere expressed gratitude to the government and Ministry of Education for giving new life and breathe to TVET through the effective implementation of this project and pledged that the university will put the workshops to good use.

BACKGROUND

The government of Ghana is upgrading a number of Technical Universities and Technical Institutes by the construction of workshops, and supply/installation of equipment for the use of these institutions in the delivery of their mandate.

The project is designed to support Government’s efforts within the context of the Human Capital Development priorities and to resolve key development challenge of low quality of skills produced by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training subsector in the country.

Parliament in March 2018 approved by resolution the concessional loan agreement between the government of Ghana and the EXIM Bank of China for an amount of US$119 million to finance ‘The Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Equipment in Polytechnics and Technical Institutes’ (Including Technical Universities /Polytechnics) project.

Subsequently, Parliament in July 2018 approved by resolution the supplementary contract agreement as well as the commercial contract between the government of Ghana and AVIC International Holding Corporation of China for the implementation of the project.

ORIGINAL SCOPE

Construction of engineering workshops in 10 Technical Institutes
Construction of engineering workshops in 5 Technical Universities
Construction of Technical Examination Centre at AAMUSTED
Provision of engineering laboratory equipment to 15 Technical Universities and Institutes

ADDITIONAL SCOPE

8 additional institutions (5 Technical Universities and 3 Technical Institutes) to benefit from the provision of engineering laboratory equipment
4 additional institutions to benefit from additional supply of equipment.

June142021

CTVET ORGANIZES WORKSHOP ON THE COMMENCEMENT OF RPL

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The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) has organized a one-day sensitization workshop for Trade Associations and Training Providers on the commencement strategy for Recognition Prior Learning (RPL).

Recognition Prior Learning was developed by the Commission in collaboration with GIZ, Ghana Skills Development Initiative (GSDI) IV and designed to evaluate prior skills and knowledge acquired through informal or non-formal learning; against pre-determined qualification standard in order to formally recognize them.

The first phase of the project will be implemented in the Electronics and Garment Making trade areas in three (3) regions of Ghana – Greater Accra, Northern and Ashanti.

Facilitators from the Accreditation, Assessment and Certification Directorate of CTVET took participants through stages of the model. Mr. Emanuel Amankwaah, Head of Registration and Accreditation was lead facilitator. He made a presentation on the Information and Application stage, a portfolio of evidence of activities (pictures or videos) undertaken in the trade area required from the candidate before assessment. He finally talked about the payment process and cautioned that applicants are to submit their forms to selected Training Providers only.

The Evidence Judgement Stage was facilitated by Head of Unit of the Certification department, Mr Eric Nyarko; while Mr. Stephen Morrison, Head of Unit at the Accreditation department took the participants through the process of Verification and Verification under the RPL model.

About 60 participants attended the workshop held at the Education Village Conference Centre in Accra.

June112021

CTVET PLANTS TREES TO MARK GREEN GHANA DAY

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The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training led by the Ag. Director General Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, today embarked on a tree planting exercise at the Commission’s premises as part of the “GreenGhanaDay” Campaign.

The campaign which was launched in April 2021 by the Lands and Natural Resources Ministry, is part of a strategy to protect Ghana’s forests and the environment, through the planting of 5 million trees on June 11, 2021.

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June112021

CTVET holds Greening TVET workshop for Principals of TVIs

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The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) organized a working session on Greening TVET at the Tomreik Hotel in Accra.

The workshop brought together 40 heads of Technical and Vocational Institutes (TVIs) to discuss the challenges and opportunities in practising Greening in TVET Institutions, to enable them develop Institutional Greening Plans (IGP).

In his opening remarks, the Ag. Director General of CTVET Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, underscored the importance of strengthening the awareness and knowledge on greening to prepare learners for the emerging jobs and new opportunities that transitioning to a green economy will create.

“We need to train and equip these learners, our future labour force, to accept greening philosophies to change their thinking and mindset,” he added.

He charged the participants to be change agents and champion the path to “transforming the learning/training environments in their schools and the society at large, by developing and implementing effective green strategies.”

The Coordinating Lead for the Planning, Project, Research Monitoring and Evaluation (PPRME) Directorate of CTVET Mr. Samuel Thompson, in his presentation said, “there are various things we do that affect the environment negatively and these have consequences on future generations. Almost every sector has been affected by these negative practices and all the solutions to these negative practices are found in the TVET sector.”

President of the Association of Principals of Technical Institutions (APTI) Mr Benjamin Adjabeng expressed satisfaction at the insights gleaned from the workshop.

“In our next meeting, we will come out with a policy that will improve upon tree planting, check erosion and encourage recycling in the schools,” he added.

The workshop delved into green concepts, potential green job areas, SDGs and Greening TVET; how to green the campus, curriculum and training and research, among others.

BACKGROUND

Greening TVET for environmental sustainability is one of the major pillars under the 5-year Strategic Plan for #TVET Transformation.

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June92021

A DELEGATION LED BY AG. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CTVET INSPECTS ONGOING PROJECTS AT TECHNICAL INSTITUTES

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A delegation led by the Ag. Director General of the Commission for TVET (CTVET) Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah paid a working visit to the Ho Technical University and the Mpehuasem Campus of the Accra Technical University on Saturday 5th June, 2021.

The purpose of the visit was to inspect ongoing projects under the Ghana-China Project on the Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Equipment in Technical Institutes (including Technical Universities)

The project is being implemented to improve the employability of the Ghanaian youth by providing them with the relevant skills and competencies required for self and formal employment.

This project will see the provision of state of the art tools and equipment to 30 Technical Institutes and all the Technical Universities across the country. as well as the construction of a construction of Technical Examinations Unit Block (TEUB) at the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED).

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June12021

EDUCATION MINISTER INAUGURATES SECTOR SKILLS BODIES SECRETARIAT

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The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) has inaugurated the Sector Skills Bodies (SSBs) Secretariat at the Head Office of the National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) in Accra.

The secretariat, financed by the Ghana Skills Development Initiative III (GSDI), is expected to serve as an office facility for the SSBs to conveniently conduct their activities.

Speaking at the event the Minister for Education Hon. Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, who was the Guest of Honour, noted that he is excited to inaugurate such a body and is hopeful they would bring their expertise on board to help in the development of the youth.

He said¸ “the establishment of sector skills bodies is an essential vehicle that brings together relevant private sector industries, industry professional bodies, relevant government institutions and education and training institutions together to explore and address the present and future workforce needs of industry. This is indeed one of the surest ways by which we can all together tackle the skills mismatch challenges between what is needed in industry and what is being supplied by the training institutions.”

Swiss Ambassador to Ghana H.E. Philip Stalder, in his short address noted that he is pleased with the setting up of the Secretariat and is very optimistic that Ghana will benefit fully from Technical and Vocational training through the establishment of these Skills Bodies.

GIZ Country Director Regina Bauerochse Barbosa, said GIZ was pleased to partner the Commission on various projects including the construction of the SSBs secretariat, to enhance the face of TVET in Ghana.

She added that the establishment of the SSBs was an essential step towards labour market demand-driven, competency-based training and applauded the Government of Ghana for the “bold steps it is taking to restructure and harmonise the technical and vocational education training landscape in the country.”

“The Ghana Skills Development Initiative implemented by GIZ will continue to support capacity building measures to the Sector Skills Bodies to enable them to fulfil their mandate, she said.”

The Ag. Director General of CTVET Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah said that it was paramount for industry to be at the centre of skills development to provide the right environment for the creation of employment opportunities.

“I am proud that the Ministry for Education through CTVET is ensuring that industry leads the way in terms of skills training through the setting up of Sector Skills Bodies; to focus on the exploration of business opportunities, innovation and capacity needs within identified sectors of the economy.

It is our sincere hope that through your work, we will find practical solutions to the challenge of skills mismatch and be adequately prepared for future skills needs,” he said.

He also commended International Labour Organization (ILO), GIZ, Konrad Adeneur Stiftung (KAS), AHK, Ford Foundation, SECO/ Switzerland Government, and European Union for joining forces and succeeding in making the setting up of the SSBs a reality.

Eight (8) newly established Sector Skill Bodies (SSBs) were also inaugurated at the event. They are: Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Textiles Garment & Apparel, Healthcare, ICT, Logistics & Transportation.

Background of SSBs

As part of government’s TVET transformation strategy to improve upon the governance and management of TVET, 22 Sector Skills Bodies are being established by the Ministry of Education through CTVET.

Sector skills bodies are a group of related industries that come together under a common structure to drive growth and competitiveness across the sector.

They focus on exploration of business opportunities, innovation and capacity needs within the sectors.

May312021

CTVET ORGANIZES WORKSHOP ON THE CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS

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The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) has organized a one-day sensitization workshop for principals of technical and vocational institutions, on the conduct of 2021 Certificate II Core Subjects Examinations.

About 200 principals of technical and vocational institutions and their staff attended the workshop held at the Education Village Conference Centre.

Educating participants on the Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020 (Act 1023), Ag. Director General Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, in his welcome address said that the Commission is now better positioned to give learners the confidence to demonstrate and fulfil their potential.

Dr Peter Boahin, Coordinating Lead for Standards, Curriculum Development and Enforcement Division, said the workshop was part of efforts to ensure that examinations were conducted in a smooth and fair manner and reduce the incidence of examination malpractices.

He entreated participants to ensure strict supervision to deter candidates from cheating and detect irregularities.

“We started using nose masks not long ago but I have reports on my desk that some candidates write reference material on these masks. You need to be extra vigilant as they are becoming more ingenious in their ways,” he said.

Mr. Sampson Damptey Tettey, Coordinating Lead for Accreditation, Assessment and Certification Division, indicated that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has shifted from a supply-led to a demand-led approach; leading to the conversion of training programmes into Competency-Based Training mode, to equip learners with practical experience to be better prepared for the world of work.

He added that “institutions should put the requisite structures in place to make teaching and learning in this mode effective.”

Staff of the Accreditation & Certification Unit took turns to take participants through the rules and regulations for dealing with cases of irregularities; the roles and responsibilities on the conduct of exams and the concerns of the Commission on the conduct of the exams.

During the workshop, participants actively took part in discussions and were given the opportunity to ask questions; which were answered by the staff of the Commission.

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CTVET ORGANIZES VIRTUAL CONFERENCE TO CELEBRATE WYSD 21

CTVET MARKS WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY

CTVET ORGANIZES THREE-DAY WORKSHOP FOR SSBS

MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION FOR TVET INSPECT ONGOING TVET PROJECTS AT CCTU

CTVET ORGANIZES WORKSHOP ON THE COMMENCEMENT OF RPL

CTVET PLANTS TREES TO MARK GREEN GHANA DAY

CTVET holds Greening TVET workshop for Principals of TVIs

A DELEGATION LED BY AG. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CTVET INSPECTS ONGOING PROJECTS AT TECHNICAL INSTITUTES

EDUCATION MINISTER INAUGURATES SECTOR SKILLS BODIES SECRETARIAT

CTVET ORGANIZES WORKSHOP ON THE CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS

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