As part of efforts to rebrand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana, the Ghana TVET Service (GTVETS), under the Ministry of Education, has officially inaugurated a planning committee to lead the organisation of the National TVET Week 2025. 

The 14-member committee was commissioned by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, on Wednesday, June 4, 2024. 

The minister outlined the committee’s broad mandate, emphasizing its role beyond event planning. 

“I urge you to see yourselves as ambassadors for rebranding TVET, tasked with mobilizing resources and forging partnerships to elevate TVET as a first-choice pathway for Ghana’s youth,” he said. 

He charged the committee to drive public engagement, promote Competency-Based Training, and foster industry academia collaboration to enhance TVET’s appeal and address skills mismatches. 

The Minister also addressed the critical issue of TVET financing, emphasising its importance: “It is essential that we secure sustainable funding for our TVET initiatives and projects. That is why I have proposed the establishment of a dedicated TVET Fund,”Haruna Iddrisu said. 

He explained that the TVET Fund would provide continuous financial support for key government skill development programmes, such as the National Apprenticeship Programme, while also contributing to the enhancement of TVET infrastructure across the country.  

He also highlighted further support, noting, and said the President has approved the continuation and completion of the nine abandoned projects under the Planet One Initiative, marking a significant step toward enhancing our educational infrastructure.” 

The National TVET Week, for which the planning committee was inaugurated, is a ground breaking initiative designed to showcase the immense benefits and opportunities offered by Technical and Vocational Education and Training. 

It highlights TVET’s pivotal role in driving Ghana’s economic growth and empowering its youth. The campaign will launch on July 15, 2025, coinciding with World Youth Skills Day, and will culminate in a flagship week-long event scheduled for November 2025.

Speaking on the anticipated impact of National TVET Week, Mr. Abdul Fatah Maigah Mahama, Deputy Director General in charge of Management Services for the Ghana TVET Service, explained that the twin events in July and November aim to dispel misconceptions about TVET education and position it as a vital solution to youth unemployment. 

“Globally, skills training has played a significant role in developing a skilled youth workforce capable of solving problems, creating jobs, and contributing meaningfully to national development,” he said.  

He added that through National TVET Week, the Ghana TVET Service hopes to showcase the innovative work emerging from various TVET institutions and highlight the exemplary skills of their learners. The initiative hopes to inspire more young people to pursue Technical and Vocational Education and Training, thereby strengthening the country’s workforce and economic future. 

Nana Ama Mensah, Chairperson of the National TVET Week Committee, affirmed, “I am honoured to lead this dynamic team to achieve the government’s vision of transforming TVET into a first-choice pathway for Ghana’s youth.”  

Other members of the committee are Christian Agorda, Mr. Kissiedu F. Asah, Mr. Mawuli Sogbe, Mr. Richmond Agyemang Jnr, Mr. Kennedy Wormi, Ms. Mary Theresah Yaadar, Mr. Kosi Fiaka, Mr. Joshua Boye-Doe, Mr. Prince Ganaku, Mr. Francis Nutakor, Ms. Beatrice Jasmine Kotoku, Mrs. Agatha Sackey, and a representative from a development partner. 

Their combined expertise guarantees strong coordination and effective execution of this landmark event, which is set to become a key highlight on Ghana’s education calendar. 

The Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service was established under the Pre-Tertiary Education Act 2020 (Act 1049) as a corporate body responsible for managing, overseeing, and implementing approved national policies and programmes related to pre-tertiary and vocational education and training. This legislation consolidated all technical and vocational programmes previously administered by nine different ministries under the unified authority of the Ghana TVET Service. It also encompasses all private, non-formal, and informal TVET providers across the country. 

The primary mandate of the Service is to effectively manage, oversee, and implement national policies and programmes aimed at advancing pre-tertiary technical and vocational education and training in Ghana.