Promoting Skill Training Central Regional Minister Advocates Shift From Theory-Based Education To TVET.
The Central Regional Minister, Hon. Ekow Okyere Panyin Eduamoah has called for major reforms in Ghana’s education sector, urging a transition from the country’s largely theory-based system to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
According to the Minister, the current educational structure has produced many intellectuals and graduates over the years, but has also contributed to rising unemployment due to the lack of practical and employable skills among learners.
He stressed that promoting TVET and practical skills training would better equip students with hands-on experience and technical know-how, enabling them to become self-employed and reducing unemployment in the country.
Hon. Eduamoah made these remarks during the graduation ceremony for BECE Graduates of Young Executive and Onua Francis International School at Kasoa in the Central Region.
Speaking at the event, the Director of Young Executive and Onua Francis International School, Rev. Dr. Nana Kwesi Essel Okyeahene I, also emphasized the importance of skills training in education.
Rev. Dr. Okyeahene I, who also serves as the Gyaasehene of Goaso Wassa, encouraged other educational institutions to incorporate practical skills training into their academic programmes, noting that his school has already integrated such initiatives into its academic calendar.
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