Accra: Ghana TVET Service, in partnership with Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Singapore Cooperation Program, has launched a 10-day Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Leadership and Management Training Workshop. The workshop is facilitated by Singapore's Institute of Technical Education (ITE) with the aim of strengthening leadership capacity within TVET institutions to support Ghana's efforts in building a modern, responsive, and world-class TVET system.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education, emphasized at the launch in Accra that the vision for TVET is to develop a skilled, innovative, and globally competitive workforce capable of driving industrial growth, creating jobs, and responding effectively to the demands of a rapidly evolving economy. He stressed that strong leadership is essential to achieving this vision, noting that the success of TVET institutions depends not only on infrastructure and equipment but also on the quality of leadership within these institutions.
Dr. Apaak highlighted that Singapore's ITE is a model of excellence, with the country's transformation in technical and vocational education serving as an ideal where technical and vocational pathways are directly linked to national development and economic productivity. He noted that the workshop would focus on key areas such as institutional governance, policy implementation, quality assurance systems, curriculum delivery, staff development, and industry engagement. Participants are urged to approach the training with openness, curiosity, and commitment, as their leadership decisions will impact the quality of training, employability of graduates, and confidence industries place in Ghana's TVET systems.
Dr. Eric Kofi Adzroe, Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, stated that TVET is not just an educational pathway but a catalyst for national development, industrial growth, and youth empowerment. He emphasized the strategic importance of skills development and the need to adapt lessons from Singapore to Ghana's realities, resources, opportunities, and aspirations. Dr. Adzroe articulated the goal of innovating responsibly within Ghana's environment to build systems authentic to the country and aligned with its development goals.
Mr. Chong Leongfatt, Project Director for Community Outreach and Student Development at ITE, remarked that Singapore has demonstrated how an effective and efficient TVET system can drive national development despite limited natural resources. He explained that the programme covers both macro-level issues such as management of TVET institutions and professional areas including curriculum development and assessment. The programme has brought together participants from Ghana and other West African countries, reflecting the growing recognition that skills development is both a national and regional priority.