Ghana TVET Week Closes in Style with Next Gen Fashion Icon Show; Leadership Pledges Massive Youth Empowerment



                 Story by Azaglo Michael 


ACCRA — The Ghana TVET Service has officially brought down the curtain on its landmark National TVET Week celebrations, climaxing the event with the vibrant Next Gen Fashion Icon Show. 


The event showcased the creative excellence, sustainable fashion initiatives, and practical competencies of technical and vocational students.  



Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the event, the Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, Engr. Dr. Eric Kofi Adzroe, emphasized that the country's industrialization drive heavily relies on the potential of its youth, which must never be undermined.


Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, Engr. Dr. Eric Kofi Adzroe, 


"The industrialization of Ghana rests squarely in the hands of our youth, and this potential must not be undermined," Dr. Adzroe stated. 


He strongly urged parents and guardians to prioritize technical and vocational education and training (TVET) when enrolling their children in school, noting that practical skills acquisition is the surest path to sustainable national development.




Reiterating the service's core mandate, Dr. Adzroe highlighted that TVET is committed to equipping every child with competitive capabilities to dramatically reduce youth unemployment. 


He acknowledged the unwavering support of the government under the leadership of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama toward transforming the sector.


Rebranding TVET and Expanding Apprenticeships


Echoing these sentiments, the Deputy Director-General (Management Services) of the Ghana TVET Service, Abdul Fatah Maigah Mahama, Esq., stressed that changing the long-standing public perception of vocational training remains a top priority for the administration.


The Deputy Director-General (Management Services) of the Ghana TVET Service, Abdul Fatah Maigah Mahama, Esq., 


He explained that this transformation is being actively driven through targeted rebranding and strategic infrastructural funding. 


Key among these initiatives is the national apprenticeship program, which targets training and upskilling over 10,000 young people annually across the country in diverse vocational disciplines.



Mr. Mahama further emphasized the service's commitment to forging robust synergies with public institutions and informal sector stakeholders—such as partnerships with developmental organizations like The OR Foundation and Mastercard-backed frameworks—to foster sustainable circular economies and expanded career pipelines for graduates.



The celebration also provided a platform for beneficiaries to share their success stories. 


Millicent Naa Tetteh, a student from Tema Mission School, expressed profound gratitude to the Ghana TVET Service, noting how the transformative curriculum and practical exposure have reshaped her educational journey and career outlook.


Millicent Naa Tetteh, a student from Tema Mission School, 


The week-long celebration successfully reinforced the critical role of hands-on education in tackling unemployment and driving Ghana's modern economic agenda

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