Ghana TVET Excellence Awards 2026 Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to Skills Development

The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), in collaboration with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana (AHK Ghana) and with support from the German Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ), successfully hosted the Ghana TVET Excellence Awards on Tuesday, 14th April 2026. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, development partners, and training institutions to celebrate excellence and innovation within Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.

The Awards form part of CTVET’s broader mandate under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), to promote quality, relevance, and accountability within the TVET ecosystem. The initiative is designed not only to recognise high-performing institutions and individuals but also to establish a national benchmark for excellence in training delivery, infrastructure, and industry engagement.

The 2026 edition featured a range of competitive categories, including Overall Best TVET Provider (Pre-Tertiary and Tertiary), Overall Best TVET Student, Best CBT Practitioner (Facilitator and Industry), Best Innovative Trainee, and the Best Female TVET Student in a Male-Dominated Trade Area. These categories reflect the Commission’s strategic focus on Competency-Based Training (CBT), inclusivity, innovation, and the strengthening of industry partnerships.

In his remarks, the Director-General of CTVET emphasised that the Awards are a critical tool for driving systemic change within the sector. He noted that recognising excellence serves as a powerful incentive for institutions and practitioners to align with national standards such as the National TVET Qualifications Framework (NTVETQF), while also deepening Workplace Experience Learning (WEL) and strengthening Sector Skills Bodies (SSBs) as key drivers of industry relevance.

The event also highlighted the importance of international partnerships in advancing Ghana’s TVET transformation agenda. Through sustained collaboration with German partners and other development agencies, CTVET continues to leverage global best practices to enhance quality assurance systems, promote dual TVET approaches, and support evidence-based policy making.

The Ghana TVET Excellence Awards further contribute to improving the public perception of TVET under the Commission’s “MyTVET” campaign, positioning skills development as a viable and prestigious pathway for youth employment and national development.

As Ghana advances the implementation of the National TVET Policy and prepares to roll out its 5-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2029), the Awards stand as a flagship initiative to inspire continuous improvement, celebrate achievement, and strengthen the link between skills training and economic transformation.