{"id":10282,"date":"2026-09-11T08:03:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T08:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/?p=10282"},"modified":"2026-09-11T08:03:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T08:03:39","slug":"kwame-zu-highlights-ghanas-success-at-tvet-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/09\/11\/kwame-zu-highlights-ghanas-success-at-tvet-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Kwame Zu Highlights Ghana’s success at TVET Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At the International TVET Conference held from 9\u201311 September in Nairobi, Kenya, policy leaders, industry experts, and development partners gathered at the M\u00f6venpick Hotel & Residences to deliberate on strategies for aligning technical education with dynamic labor market demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bA central highlight of the conference was Ghana\u2019s systematic overhaul of its technical and vocational education system. Representing the Commission for TVET (CTVET) Ghana, Kwame Zu<\/strong>, Deputy Director-General (Operations), shared Ghana\u2019s key achievements in elevating TVET into a primary engine for industrial growth and youth empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bIn his address during plenary discussions on regional qualification frameworks and TVET transformation, Kwame Zu detailed how Ghana shifted public perception, standardized training, and scaled infrastructure to build a future-ready workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bKey Remarks from Kwame Zu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u200b*”For years across Africa, vocational training was treated as a secondary option. In Ghana, we have deliberately dismantled that narrative through institutional reform, massive infrastructure investment, and policy alignment. TVET is no longer a fallback plan\u2014it is Ghana’s primary strategy for economic industrialization and sustainable employment.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b”Through the implementation of the National TVET Qualification Framework (NTVQF) and the expansion of Competency-Based Training (CBT), we are ensuring that a skilled artisan in Ghana meets the exact standards required by modern industry, locally and internationally. Our focus is to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and workplace requirements so that every graduate leaves with proven, job-ready competencies.”*<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\u200bHighlights of Ghana\u2019s TVET Success Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u200bGhana\u2019s presentation showcased several operational milestones that have reshaped its technical education landscape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • \u200bFree TVET Initiative:<\/strong> Ghana integrated TVET into its Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, removing financial barriers for hundreds of thousands of students pursuing technical pathways across public technical institutes and vocational centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u200bCompetency-Based Training (CBT) Standardization:<\/strong> Under CTVET’s regulatory oversight, learning curricula have been systematically transitioned to CBT models, ensuring training programs are directly designed with input from Sector Skills Bodies (SSBs) to match real industry needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • \u200bModernization of Technical Institutes:<\/strong> Major capital investments have modernized laboratories, workshops, and testing centers in institutions across the country, equipping students with state-of-the-art tools for agriculture, automotive engineering, digital tech, and industrial maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u200bRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL):<\/strong> Ghana\u2019s RPL framework has mainstreamed informal apprenticeships, granting formal certification and trade validation to skilled artisans and informal sector workers who lacked traditional academic credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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