{
  "id": 9352362,
  "title": "Ghana TVET Service Partners with Tema Oil Refinery to Propel Skills Development Ahead of National TVET Week 2026.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/ghana-tvet-service-partners-with-tema-oil-refinery-to-propel-skills",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:39:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general-news/ghana-tvet-service-partners-with-tema-oil-refinery-to-propel-skills-development-ahead-of-national-tvet-week-2026/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana TVET Service has entered into a strategic partnership with Tema Oil Refinery (ToR) to enhance skills development ahead of National TVET Week 2026, set for October 12-16. The collaboration follows a meeting at the refinery and aims to align training with industry needs by improving certification and ensuring graduates meet national standards for refinery operations. This partnership also provides structured Work Experience Learning placements at ToR, allowing learners direct exposure to plant operations and increasing their chances of employment at the refinery. Tema Oil Refinery's Managing Director, Mr. Edmond Kombat Esq, emphasized that the partnership aims to change the narrative around TVET, moving away from the outdated perception that it's only for those who couldn't succeed elsewhere. The Deputy Director General for Management Services at the Ghana TVET Service, Mr. Abdul Fatah Mahama, noted that the collaboration highlights TVET's role in shaping Ghana's job landscape and proves that TVET graduates are a sought-after workforce by major industries. Through the Service's Work Experience Learning programme, learners gain practical experience in refinery operations, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. This partnership underscores the importance of skills training in Ghana's industrial growth, with Tema Oil Refinery joining other institutions in supporting TVET efforts and transforming National TVET Week into a sustained investment in the country's workforce.",
  "summary": "The Ghana TVET Service has entered into a strategic partnership with Tema Oil Refinery (ToR) in support of National TVET Week 2026, scheduled for 12 to 16 October, following an engagement at the refinery that underscored how closely Ghana’s skills agenda is tied to its industrial future. The partnership will sharpen alignment between training and […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}