By: Evans Attah Akangla| ignewss| Ho
The Volta Region Deputy Director of Ghana Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) Service, Ms. Perfect Aku Fiakwodzo has charged the graduates Technical Institutions to be impactful in their various localities to enable total elevation and transformations by use of their skills and knowledge acquired from their 3 years studies from the school.
She encouraged graduates to think critically and solve real world problems on the notion that, graduates from technical institute are job creators and not job seekers and also possess the knowledge of practical skills needed to identify and fill the skill gaps in the job markets
Ms. Fiakwodzo made these remarks whiles addressing the maiden graduation ceremony of Ho Technical Institute over the weekend at Ho on the theme; “The role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the National Development”
The address highlighted that, TVET elevates a nation’s global standing and ensures that a country’s workforce is competitive, adaptable and capable of contributing to an increasingly globalized economy.
She said “We must remain competitive on the international stage depending on quality oriented, demand driven, lifelong learning initiatives which will drive the nation’s fortunes positively and create a wide range of career opportunities.”
Ms. Fiakwodzo further remarked that TVET holds the key for the future of the country, as it is the engine to the nation’s development and transformation agenda through the industrialization of practical skills and training for transformation and innovation for sustainable development.
She indicated that TVET will be demanded to achieve rapid entrepreneurial growth for economic sufficiency, stressing on the need to develop a skilled workforce making use of various ways created through technical and vocational education by embracing, exploring, patronizing and giving it maximum support by investing in it to build an effective and sustainable developmental plan.
She admonished the graduates to also acknowledge the responsibilities that comes with their education as they are now entrusted with the task of using their knowledge and skills to impact their communities and contribute to the growth of the country.
The Deputy Director stressed that the role of technical and relational education and training in national development cannot be exaggerated as it is the foundation upon which a prosperous and equitable nation is built.
Mr. Justice Arthur, the Principal of the Institution however believes TVET can help fill the skills gap in the job market and can lead to a wide range of career opportunities and lifelong learning and career development.
He urged parents and guardian and youth to consider TVET as an option for education and career development since it helps to address the skills gap by providing students with the relevant practical skills and training, they need to succeed in specific careers.
“Many TVET programs are designed in collaboration with local employees so they can be tailored to meet specific needs of the job market. This ensures that students are learning the skills that are most in demand and that they are well prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation.” Mr. Arthur said