A Development Expert, Chris Addy-Nayo, called for renewed national commitment to leveraging Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to drive youth employment and sustainable development.
Speaking at a policy dialogue organised under the EU-supported Greengrowth Ghana Project in Tamale, Mr Addy-Nayo stressed the need to reposition TVET as a first-choice pathway for young people, rather than an alternative to formal academic education.
He explained that in today’s rapidly evolving global economy, practical and market-oriented skills were essential to addressing the growing challenge of youth unemployment.
The Greengrowth Ghana Project, supported by the European Union and implemented by the Ghana Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Presbyterian University of Ghana, aimed to advance women and youth economic empowerment while maximising their contribution to economic growth, poverty reduction, and sustainable development.
Strengthening TVET
According to Mr Addy-Nayo, strengthening TVET systems would enable young people to transition from job seekers to job creators, particularly in emerging sectors such as green enterprise, digital innovation, and sustainable agriculture.
He noted that equipping the youth with relevant technical and entrepreneurial skills would significantly contribute to job creation, poverty reduction, and inclusive economic growth.
He stated that TVET played a vital role in empowering marginalised groups, especially women and rural youth, by providing them with access to sustainable livelihoods and economic independence.
Stronger collaboration
In this regard, he emphasised the need for stronger collaboration between government, industry, and training institutions to ensure that training programmes remained aligned with labour market demands.
Mr Addy-Nayo called for increased investment in modern training infrastructure, digital learning platforms, and robust quality assurance systems to enhance the effectiveness of TVET delivery nationwide.
He urged policymakers to move beyond dialogue and take decisive action by placing TVET at the centre of Ghana’s development agenda.
He added that sustained political will and strategic investment would be key to transforming the sector into a powerful engine for job creation, innovation, and national development.
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