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Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Also known as: CTVET

2026-05-072026-10-07

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … He made the remarks at the World Youth Skills Day celebration organised by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) under the theme, “Skills for a Shared Future”, held at the Accra City Hotel. …

    Ghana’s future depends on preparing young people for tomorrow’s job market – Osman Ayariga
  3. Joy Online

    … The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment should therefore collaborate closely with the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, universities, employers, professional bodies and specialis …

    Designing Ghana’s Future Workforce: Why labour market intelligence must guide education, training and work
  4. June 2026
  5. Joy Online

    … He urged the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) to review existing training programmes to align them with current industry demands and technological advancements. …

    Gov’t pushes TVET curriculum reforms to equip students for changing job market
  6. Joy Online

    Former Director-General of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and a member of Parliament’s Education Committee, Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, has renewed calls for stronger collaboration between government and industry to improve employment opportun …

    Government urged to strengthen industry partnerships to boost TVET employability
  7. Joy Online

    Former Director-General of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, has expressed concern over what he describes as inadequate investment in Ghana’s TVET sector, warning that shortages of teachers and insufficient funding fo …

    Ex-TVET Director-General raises concerns over teacher shortage, funding
  8. Joy Online

    … The initiative is being developed in partnership with key state and regulatory institutions, including the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Ghana TVET Service (GTVETS), Ghana Standards Authority, and the Ghana Enterprise Agency. …

    Makeup Ghana launches first-ever Ghana beauty & wellness index to fill critical data gap
  9. Joy Online

    … He noted that teacher recruitment must now cater for both the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), placing additional pressure on available resources. …

    Ghana needs up to 90,000 more teachers but budget allows only 7,000 recruits – Education Minister
  10. Joy Online

    … We now have the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training and the Ghana Education Service, and so when we are recruiting, we allocate teachers for TVET and GES,” he said. …

    Ghana faces up to 90,000 teacher deficit — Education Minister cites budget constraints
  11. Joy Online

    … She further highlighted GAAMP’s ongoing engagement with key institutions including the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HEFRA), the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), and the Ministry of Health. …

    GAAMP inducts first members, pushes for higher standards in Ghana’s aesthetic industry
  12. Joy Online

    … Major Skills Development Initiative The GJS-AP, which is being implemented by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) with financial support from the World Bank, has since 2023 trained more than 21,000 young people in technical and vocational sk …

    Training providers fear gov’t termination of jobs and skills programme

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Gender Ministry urges industry support for women in TVET careers

    The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has called for stronger industry support for women in Technical and Vocational Education and Training, stating that access to training must be matched with opportunities for practical experience and sustainable employment through internships, apprenticeships and workplace opportunities.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Gender Ministry urges industry to support women in TVET careers

    The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has called for stronger industry support for women in Technical and Vocational Education and Training, saying access to training must be matched with opportunities to gain practical experience and build sustainable careers through internships, apprenticeships, and workplace opportunities.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. DTI inaugurates councils to align TVET training with industry needs

    The Design and Technology Institute has launched an Academic Council and Industry Advisory Committees to strengthen academic quality and keep programmes aligned with industry requirements. About 40 industry professionals have been inducted across four committees covering Multimedia/Design Innovation, Welding and Fabrication, CAD-CAM, and Entrepreneurship.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Hyundai, KOICA launch five-year automotive skills project in Ghana

    Hyundai Motor Company, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and Plan International have launched the Hyundai KOICA NextGen Project, a five-year initiative running from 2026 to 2030 to equip young people with industry-relevant automotive skills including training in electric vehicles and emerging technologies. The project will directly benefit 405 people while approximately 20,000 TVET students and their families are expected to benefit indirectly, with a focus on women and out-of-school youth.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana launches five-year youth EV training program with Hyundai

    Ghana has begun a skills development initiative to prepare its youth for the automotive revolution, particularly in electric vehicles. Under the Hyundai-KOICA NextGen Project running from April 2026 to December 2030, the Ministry of Education will equip young people with specialised skills in EV technology, hybrid systems, and digital diagnostics through curriculum development, modern training infrastructure, and scholarships.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Accra Metropolitan University launches energy management postgraduate programme

    Accra Metropolitan University has launched an MSc Energy Management and Policy programme to equip professionals with policy, managerial, and technological expertise to support Ghana's transition to energy security. The university has also established an industry-oriented training centre to develop skills in renewable energy, electric mobility, and energy-efficiency technologies.

    1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 24 August

  1. Kinbu Senior High School positioned as emerging global education brand

    Kinbu Senior High Technical School, established in 1874 as Government Boys' School and accumulated approximately 150 years of institutional memory, has the potential to become a globally recognised institution of knowledge, technical skills, entrepreneurship, and innovation by leveraging its authentic heritage and strong alumni network.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Youth must embrace AI and technical skills for future jobs

    Constance Swaniker, founder of the Design and Technology Institute, urged young Ghanaians to develop AI and entrepreneurial skills to compete in a changing job market. She noted that while automation and AI could displace 85 million jobs globally by 2030, they would also create 97 million new roles, and cited Ghana's youth unemployment rate of 32.5 per cent among those aged 15 to 24.

    21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 20 July

  1. DTI urges youth to embrace AI and entrepreneurship skills

    At the 2026 DTI Jobs & Opportunities Fair in Accra, the Design and Technology Institute's founder called on young people to strengthen their AI competencies and entrepreneurial mindsets to stay competitive, citing projections that AI could displace 85 million jobs globally by 2030 while creating 97 million new roles.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. DTI founder urges youth to embrace AI and technical skills

    The Founder and President of the Design and Technology Institute has urged young Ghanaians to embrace artificial intelligence and entrepreneurial mindset to remain competitive as industries transform globally. She cited World Economic Forum projections that while automation and AI could displace 85 million jobs globally by 2030, they are expected to create 97 million new roles, emphasizing the need for continuous upskilling and reskilling.

    20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. NYA chief: youth skills training key to Ghana's future

    Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority, says Ghana's future depends on preparing young people for tomorrow's job market. He noted that the National Apprenticeship Programme aims to equip youth with employable skills and start-up tools for self-employment, though participation by persons with disabilities reached only 1.5 per cent of beneficiaries against a five per cent target last year.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Labour market intelligence must guide Ghana's education planning

    Ghana's education system must shift beyond access and expansion to align with labour market realities, using labour market intelligence to prepare citizens for emerging work shaped by technology, climate change, and digital platforms.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Minister calls for TVET curriculum overhaul on digital, green skills

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called for a comprehensive review of Ghana's TVET curriculum to equip students with digital, entrepreneurial, and green skills for the evolving labour market. Speaking at the commissioning of a 48-bed girls' dormitory at St. Paul Technical Institute in the Eastern Region, he urged the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training to align training programmes with current industry demands and technological advancements.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Government must strengthen industry ties for TVET graduate employment

    Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, former TVET Commission Director-General and MP, has called for stronger collaboration between government and industry to improve employment pathways for technical and vocational institution graduates, warning that young people risk wasting years acquiring skills without clear job prospects. He urged revival of a dual training system combining classroom instruction with practical industry experience and stressed that the private sector must lead job creation.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ex-TVET chief warns of teacher shortage and underfunding

    Former TVET Director-General Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah has raised concerns over inadequate investment in Ghana's TVET sector, stating that teacher shortages and insufficient funding for training materials are undermining technical education. He noted that the government has recruited only about 1,000 teaching and non-teaching staff for TVET institutions under the current administration and called for greater commitment to TVET infrastructure, staffing, and consumables.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Makeup Ghana launches inaugural beauty and wellness index report

    Makeup Ghana has commissioned the Ghana Beauty & Wellness Index, a biennial evidence-based report designed to track the industry's economic size, workforce, and growth trends. The inaugural 2026 edition will document five core areas including the industry's size and GDP share, practitioner and business numbers, and certification levels.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana needs 50,000–90,000 teachers; budget allows only 7,000

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu told Parliament that Ghana requires between 50,000 and 90,000 additional teachers to adequately serve schools, but budgetary constraints have limited government recruitment to 7,000. The shortage is partly driven by recent sector reforms, including the expansion of technical and vocational education institutions that must now be staffed alongside the Ghana Education Service.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ghana faces teacher deficit of 50,000 to 90,000

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu told Parliament that Ghana's education sector faces a teacher shortage of between 50,000 and 90,000, attributing the gap to budgetary constraints that limit recruitment to 7,000 positions despite the sector's greater need.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. GAAMP holds first membership induction, raises industry standards

    The Ghana Association of Aesthetic and Medspa Practitioners (GAAMP) held its membership induction ceremony and stakeholders' engagement meeting in Accra, bringing industry professionals together to discuss standards, professional development, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The association's founder Linda Mensah described the event as a landmark moment, saying the industry lacked the unified structure to protect practitioners despite their talent.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Training providers fear job losses if Ghana Skills Apprenticeship closes

    Training providers participating in the Ghana Jobs and Skills Apprenticeship Programme fear financial collapse if the government discontinues the World Bank-supported initiative, citing millions of dollars in unpaid obligations owed for work already completed. Participants said a meeting with project managers and World Bank officials provided no clear assurance on how outstanding payments would be settled if the project ended.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. 61,506 students to sit 2026 TVET examinations nationwide

    The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training announced that 61,506 students will sit the 2026 May/June Certificate II and other TVET examinations, with 59,754 candidates taking Certificate II (an 8.06 per cent increase over last year) and 1,752 writing other traditional TVET examinations. The examinations will run from May 18 to June 12, 2026, across 169 examination centres involving 278 public and private pre-tertiary TVET institutions.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Over 61,000 candidates to sit for 2026 TVET exams

    The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training says 61,506 candidates—including 59,754 for Certificate II exams—have been registered for May/June 2026 TVET examinations scheduled from May 18 to June 12. CTVET has introduced stricter anti-cheating measures including Test Serialisation to protect examination credibility.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

  1. Government targets TVET enrolment increase to 20 per cent

    Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu reaffirmed the government's commitment to TVET reform at the launch of the 3rd Edition of the Ghana TVET Report, describing it as essential for evidence-based policymaking. The government aims to increase TVET enrolment from approximately 11 per cent to 20 per cent through expanded infrastructure, modern facilities, industry partnerships, and programmes including Competency-Based Training and structured apprenticeships.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Government proposes dedicated TVET Fund for skills economy

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced a proposal for a dedicated Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund currently before Cabinet, which would allocate between 10 and 15 per cent of the GETFund to the TVET sector and dedicate a portion of Ghana's annual oil revenue to skills development. The move aims to build a skills-driven economy, reduce youth unemployment, and address industry shortages of technically skilled workers.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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