Research has shown that Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), has the potential of reducing unemployment in Ghana.
This was revealed by a TVET Consultant, Dr Stephen Turkson at a round table on TVET in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital.
It was organized by the Vocational Training for Females Programme in collaboration with the National TVET Advocacy Committee.
The desire to have a well-functioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training, TVET system that responds to the socio-economic needs of the nation has led to the formation of a TVET Advocacy Committee.
The Committee will provide support to enhance the effective delivery of TVET in Ghana.
Since the assumption of its role, the Advocacy Committee has been concerned with the lack of information and education on the importance of TVET and its potential of solving most societal challenges.
A number of initiatives have been outlined by the Committee to draw the attention of stakeholders and the public to see the need to place more value on TVET.
The conference brought together stakeholders in the TVET sector to appreciate the value of TVET and how they can dialogue to make it attractive for the youth.
A TVET Consultant, Dr Stephen Turkson, said since education is considered the key to effective socio-economic development, TVET must be the master key that can alleviate poverty, promote peace, improve the quality of life for all and help achieve sustainable development.
The Co-Chairman of the National TVET Advocacy Committee, Patricia Bossu, noted that the Committee is the voice of TVET as it aims at educating people to know that the field is not for the uneducated but a choice to venture into.
Citing Malaysia as an example, she reiterated that the development of every nation is largely dependent on TVET and not solely on humanities.
A participant, Alfred Yaw Kissi of the Association of Small Scale Industries gave his impression about the conference.
