The first-ever harmonised prospectus for senior high and technical schools in the country has been introduced by the Ghana Education Service (GES). The innovation, code-named: ‘National Prospectus’, is designed for all prospective first-year students to eliminate any ambiguity regarding the requirements of fresh students. Under the new arrangement, all schools are expected to adhere to […]
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NDA, British Council set to advance TVET Education in Northern Ghana
The Northern Development Authority (NDA) and the British Council are set to improve and enhance Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) education in Northern Ghana. To this end, the two entities on Monday July 17, 2023, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set the basis for the formation of a joint collaboration for the roll […]
Krobea Asante Institute closes down over riots – 5-Member c’ttee to probe cause
The Krobea Asante Technical Vocational Institute has been closed down on the orders of the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service following rioting by students which caused damage to property. All students have since left the school for their various homes. Consequently, the Chairman of the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC), Simon […]
Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School shut down indefinitely
The Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School at Effiduase Asokore in the Sekeyere East District of the Ashanti Region has been shut down indefinitely after students went on a violent demonstration on Sunday, January 22, 2023. According to the management of the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service, the decision to close […]
First Lady appointed Principal TVET Ambassador
The First Lady of Ghana, Mrs Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo has said, Ghana must take conscious steps to make the nation a centre of excellence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in West Africa and a competitive global player within the TVET ecosystem to make Technical and Vocational Education and training, the preferred […]
Government secures funds for upgrade of Technical and Vocational Institutions
Five polytechnics and technical universities as well as 10 technical institutes are set to see a massive upgrade in their training and other facilities, the Vice President of the Republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced. The institutions will see upgrades in and construction of state of the art training workshops for mechanical engineering, automobile engineering, […]
8 African countries get 60 Million Euros for Technical and Vocational Education Training
Twenty Technical and Vocation Education and Training (TVET) providers from eight Africa countries stand the chance of benefiting from a €60 million fund under the Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) project. Each of the lucky beneficiaries to be selected will receive a grant up to €3 million. Grantees will be required to make a counterpart […]