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ABOUT US
Pact for Skills: Support to the Transformation of the TVET System in Ghana project is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with funding support from the European Union (EU). It is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and other public and private sector stakeholders. The project is new within the technical cooperation programme “Training and Sustainable Growth for Good Jobs” in Ghana as a spin-off from the previous project “Programme for Sustainable Economic Development” (PSED).
Training Providers
Pact for Skills: Support to the Transformation of the TVET System in Ghana supports public and private training providers (Technical and Vocational Schools such as Technical Institutes, NVTIs and Polytechnics) in the organization and implementation of the new CBT-courses for apprentices, master crafts persons and artisans. The project additionally trains facilitators in modern training methods and CBT, fosters the introduction of quality school management procedures and supports registration and accreditation processes.
The Ghana TVET Voucher Programme (GTVP), implemented by CTVET and financed through KfW, complements the Pact for Skills: Support to the Transformation of the TVET System. This voucher system finances the training costs and contributes to a successful implementation of the developed courses as part of the collaborative apprenticeship training system.
Currently the The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) is a training provider with mandate to provide the following:
- Training of students in TVET for job creation and economic development
- Training of teachers in TVET institutions for effective teaching and learning
- Training to equip teachers with skills and competencies to develop the entrepreneurial knowledge and knowhow of students.
- Development of linkages with industry, commerce, and the community for effective training of teachers
News
Bridging Education and Industry for Africa’s Future: Insights from the Africa Skills Week Roundtable
Private sector engagement is vital to strengthening TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) in Africa, enabling students to gain industry-relevant skills for today’s job market. In Ghana, where youth unemployment and skills mismatches are pressing issues, partnerships between education and industry offer practical pathways to employment by providing hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to emerging technologies.
Africa Skills Week 2024: Empowering Transformation and Opportunity
From Accra’s lively streets to the energizing atmosphere at the Palms Convention Centre, Africa Skills Week 2024 painted a picture of transformation, innovation, and partnership. An initiative of the African Union and hosted by the Ghana, this landmark event brought together leaders, youth, educators, and industry pioneers under one roof with a shared goal, to empower Africa’s youth through quality education, skills development, job creation and a forward-thinking TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) strategy, anchored by greening initiatives, digital innovations, and sustainable employability, the event received support from UNESCO, GIZ, ILO, the World Bank, and other dedicated partners.
Empowering the Future: Bridging the Gender Gap in TVET for Young Women
At the Women in Technical, Vocational Education, and Training (TVET) Conference 2024, a rallying cry was issued to young girls and women within the technical industry to continuously seek to enhance their skills.
Upgrade skills in TVET – Young women advised
Panellists at a Women in Technical, Vocational and Education Training (TVET) Conference 2024 have called on young girls and women in the technical industry to prioritise upgrading their skills to remain relevant in the industry.
