CTVET ENGAGES KNUST ON STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN AGRIBUSINESS

The Commission held a productive engagement with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) following a formal request for partnership to develop a short term, skills-based training program.

The proposed collaboration is aimed at strengthening capacity in vocational agriculture and equipping participants with practical, industry relevant competencies to support sustainable agricultural development. The initiative is designed to benefit unemployed youth, farmers, students, and Agro processors through hands on training in key areas such as Vegetable Farming, Mushroom Production, Animal Husbandry, Greenhouse Technology, and Food Processing.

During the meeting, both institutions discussed a framework for collaboration that leverages their respective strengths. Under the proposed model, KNUST will provide training delivery and access to its facilities, while CTVET will offer regulatory support through curriculum approval, certification, and technical guidance to ensure alignment with national TVET standards.

CTVET reaffirmed its commitment to promoting demand driven skills development and fostering partnerships that enhance the relevance, quality, and impact of technical and vocational education in Ghana. The Commission further emphasized the importance of such collaborations in advancing innovation, improving productivity, and contributing to national human capital development.

The engagement marks a significant step towards building a responsive and inclusive TVET ecosystem that supports agribusiness transformation and sustainable economic growth.