Ghana-US TVET partnership tackles youth unemployment through skills training
The partnership aims to provide young people with industry-relevant training, improve their employment prospects and empower them to become financially independent.
The Ghana-US International Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Partnership Programme aims to tackle youth unemployment in Ghana by providing young people with practical, job-ready skills that align with industry demands. This initiative addresses the growing concerns over the mismatch between skills acquired through formal education and the changing needs of employers, particularly in light of the rapid transformation of the global job market due to factors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Dr. Karen McBride, the Executive Director of Community Colleges for International Development, emphasized the importance of prioritising skills development in response to these challenges, highlighting the need for educational institutions to equip students with relevant skills that meet employers' expectations. Tsonam Akpeloo, Chair of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), underscored the significance of developing a skilled workforce to support Ghana's industrialisation agenda, noting that initiatives like the government's 24-Hour Economy policy and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) would require a highly skilled workforce to drive industrial growth and create employment opportunities.
Veronica Manu Narterh, Deputy Director of Assessment and Quality Assurance at the Ghana TVET Service, expressed optimism about the partnership's potential to strengthen technical and vocational education in Ghana, enabling Ghanaians to acquire international expertise, develop specialised skills, and improve their competitiveness in both local and global labour markets.
The Ghana-US International TVET Partnership Programme is expected to enhance collaboration between educational institutions and industry, ensuring that training programmes respond to the evolving demands of the job market and position technical and vocational education as a key driver of youth employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development in Ghana.
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