The Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET), has held a skills development workshop for stakeholders to update them on the results of the first component of the Ghana Skills and Technology Development Project (GSTDP). The GSTDP, which comprises four components, aims to achieve improved demand-driven skills development, and increased adoption of new … Read more
This happens to be the first in the series of articles that the author has set to produce on education for this year. And on that score, he salutes the Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, on his appointment as the new Education Minister of our Republic. It is appropriate for us … Read more
A provision of GH¢55 million has been made in the 2017 budget for the payment of book and research allowances of lecturers of public universities, the Minister of Education, Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, has revealed. In addition, plans are in place for the establishment of a research fund to enhance academic research in the various universities. … Read more
A provision of GH¢55 million has been made in the 2017 budget for the payment of book and research allowances of lecturers of public universities, the Minister of Education, Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, has revealed. In addition, plans are in place for the establishment of a research fund to enhance academic research in the various universities. … Read more
The European Union has committed €7 million to support the implementation of the third phase of the Ghana Skills Development Initiative (GSDI3). The Initiative, implemented by the German development agency, GIZ, and the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET), seeks to improve the quality of apprenticeship within the informal business sector to … Read more
The European Union has committed €7 million to support the implementation of the third phase of the Ghana Skills Development Initiative (GSDI3). The Initiative, implemented by the German development agency, GIZ, and the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET), seeks to improve the quality of apprenticeship within the informal business sector to … Read more
The European Union (EU) has announced a €7 million support for the promotion of technical and vocational education training in the country. Mr. William Hanna, its Ambassador to Ghana, said it was part of its contribution to efforts at strengthening the development of the private sector to transform the lives of the people. He was … Read more
The government of President Nana Akufo-Addo has started moves to implement the Free Senior High School campaign promise, ClassFMonline.com has learnt. A letter from the management of the Ghana Education Service dated January 13 titled: ‘Request for Enrolment Data of All Second Cycle Institutions’ has directed all “regional directors to provide data on enrolment of … Read more
Minister-designate for Education, Mathew Opoku Prempeh says the Akufo-Addo government would continue with the upgrade of Technical Universities started under the John Mahama administration. He spoke of two key areas government would be looking at in elevating technical and vocational education across the country if given the nod. Answering a question from former Education Minister … Read more
Government is to review the curricula for the country’s trainee teachers to include technical and vocational subjects at the various Colleges of Education, minister -designate for Education, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh has said. Though trainee teachers are not taught technical and vocational skills as part of their training, they are made to handle the two … Read more
Government is to review the curricula for the country’s trainee teachers to include technical and vocational subjects at the various Colleges of Education, minister -designate for Education, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh has said. Though trainee teachers are not taught technical and vocational skills as part of their training, they are made to handle the two … Read more
A 30 year-old Rastafarian has allegedly made an attempt to murder his father for refusing to make him continue his education to the senior school level after he completed junior high school. The suspect, Emma Darteh is the second of Mr. Effah Darteh seven children, and the only one who had not had secondary and … Read more
In just a few days you will be inaugurated to the high office as the president of the republic of Ghana. Congratulations! Among the many things that are dear to my heart, is the needed investment into technical and vocational education in our country. It is very evident that when it comes to technical and … Read more
In just a few days you will be inaugurated to the high office as the president of the republic of Ghana. Congratulations and well wishes. Among the many things that are dear to my heart, is the needed investment into technical and vocational education in our country. It is very evident that when it comes … Read more
After years of bracing the odds and overcoming her disability, as she perilously crosses the Cape Coast-Accra Highway in wheelchair to acquire skills, Charlotte Appiah is now grappling with funds to set up a business. Charlotte is a graduate of the Biriwa Vocational Training and Rehabilitation Institute in the Central Region. The 18-year-old is a … Read more
The Ho Technical University has matriculated 974 students comprising 668 males and 306 females. They pursued various programmes in Bachelor in Technology, Higher National Diploma and non-tertiary courses. Professor Emmanuel Sakyi, Acting Vice-Chancellor, said the HTU was a brand, and asked the students to count themselves blessed to be the pioneering students. He asked them … Read more
The Ho Technical University (HTU) has matriculated its foundation students numbering 974 students. comprising 668 males and 306 females. They pursued various programmes in Bachelor in Technology, Higher National Diploma and non-tertiary courses. Professor Emmanuel Sakyi, acting Vice-Chancellor, said the HTU was a brand and asked the students to count themselves blessed to be the … Read more
Professor Stephen Adei, the former Rector of GIMPA, has said technical education was the most costly form of education and that the conversion of the country’s polytechnics into technical universities must receive the commensurate funding from government. He said the funding per students in technical universities must be much higher than that of students in … Read more
The Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, Bishop of the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Diocese, has called on the government and stakeholders in education to focus more on technical education. He noted that technical education, when given the needed attention would be the only avenue to train the teeming youth to provide qualified skilled personnel who would create jobs … Read more
Twelve students from Community Development Vocational Training Institute in Tamale have graduated with self-employable skills. The event was on the theme: “Eradicating poverty by empowering the youth with employable skills to be self-reliant.” Mrs Agnes Adagblenyah, the Principal of the Community Development Vocational Training Institute in an interview with Ghana News Agency said some of … Read more