In a major boost to Ghana’s education sector, the government has secured a €5 million grant from the Italian government aimed at revitalizing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as part of a broader strategy to address youth unemployment and reduce over-reliance on the public sector.
The announcement was made by Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu during the inauguration of the Governing Board of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) in Accra on Wednesday.
“This support from the Italian government will go a long way in expanding access to skills training, improving infrastructure, and preparing young Ghanaians for the demands of the modern economy,” Minister Iddrisu said. “The focus is now on building a generation of self-reliant entrepreneurs.”
He noted that Ghana’s public sector has reached its employment saturation point, and stressed the need for a shift in mindset toward entrepreneurship and innovation driven by technical training.
The newly inaugurated board, which will oversee the strategic direction of CTVET, is chaired by Sebastin Fred Deh and comprises 13 other members drawn from various sectors. Mr. Deh pledged the board’s full commitment to transforming TVET into a key pillar of national development.
“We are ready to provide policy guidance and support reforms that will reposition TVET as the heartbeat of Ghana’s industrial growth,” he stated.
With youth unemployment remaining a national challenge, stakeholders believe this grant and renewed board leadership could mark a turning point in Ghana’s bid to equip its young population with practical skills for self-employment and industrial relevance.
