President John Dramani Mahama has mentioned that Technical and Vocational Training and Coaching (TVET) ought to not be handled as second-class schooling however as a key driver of Ghana’s nationwide improvement.
Talking on the opening ceremony of the 4th Ghana Institute of Know-how Utilized Analysis Convention held in Efia, Western Area, President Mahama emphasised the necessity for sensible analysis and innovation to assist the nation’s development.
He mentioned polytechnics have to concentrate on creating options that meet trade wants and create jobs.
The theme of the convention is “Advancing TVET for Innovation, Know-how Switch and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Growth”.
President Mahama mentioned the conversion of polytechnics into institutes of expertise 10 years in the past was a significant step in the direction of Ghana’s industrialization plans.
He introduced a ten million cedis assist fund for polytechnics to supply extra funding for doctoral coaching and analysis.
The President additionally unveiled plans to determine a brand new science college within the Savannah area and two new technical universities in Techiman and Jasikan.
Relating to inclusive schooling, he pledged to supply the next assist fund of fifty million cedis per 12 months for individuals with disabilities.
President Mahama additional emphasised the necessity for continued funding in STEM, synthetic intelligence and robotics schooling to organize younger generations for the long run.
He praised lecturers, researchers and college students who contributed to nationwide improvement via innovation and sensible expertise coaching.
