CTVET, GTVET Service, Jospong Group forge strategic partnership to boost waste management, sanitation  

A new partnership will enhance technical schools in Ghana. They will gain access to advanced equipment and industry-grade technology. This will create a hands-on learning environment similar to real workplaces.

The initiative aims to improve the learning experience for students. It also ensures that TVET graduates meet the changing demands of Ghana's job market.

Three technical schools will be accredited under this partnership. These include Dabokpa Technical Institute, Takoradi Technical Institute, and Kumasi Technical Institute. They will offer a new Competency-Based Training (CBT) program in Recycling Technology.

These schools have already enrolled students through the 2024/2025 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). CTVET will manage the accreditation process to maintain high training standards and learner assessments.

This quality assurance is crucial for transforming Ghana's TVET system. The goal is to drive economic development and promote social inclusion.

GTVET will provide students for the project. Meanwhile, Jospong Group of Companies will supply facilities for practical experiences at selected schools.

At a recent workshop in Accra, Senior Project Manager-GIZ Sebastian Wenz spoke about the partnership's significance. He noted it would help reduce unemployment and support economic sustainability.

Wenz explained that school selection focused on those with smaller populations. "We aim to provide all necessary resources," he said. Other schools may join later as the program develops.

Dr. Eric Kofi Adzroe, Chief Director of GTVET Service, emphasized green skills development. He highlighted the need to integrate green concepts into TVET programs for a sustainable future.

He also mentioned that GTVET has developed a Green Model Infrastructure concept for future developments in this sector.

Zakari Suleman, Director General of CTVE, reiterated their commitment to eco-consciousness in TVET programs. This aligns with global sustainability standards.

Derick Kwabena Mintah from Jospong Group pledged ongoing support for hands-on learning experiences. He emphasized their dedication to capacity building through strategic partnerships.

"Our doors are open to students seeking practical experiences," he stated. Jospong has established sixteen recycling plants across Ghana, including facilities at all three selected TVET schools.

The Pack for Skills project aims to reform Ghana’s TVET system through public-private partnerships. It seeks to strengthen state agencies while developing relevant curriculums and equipping workers with essential skills.

This project aims to create a demand-driven TVET system aligned with market needs. It supports sustainable economic growth and youth empowerment in Ghana.

The project is co-funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union, implemented by GIZ.