Ghana TVET Service Shares Key Findings of Skills Supply and Demand Assessment

Ghana TVET Service Shares Key Findings of Skills Supply and Demand Assessment

From Ernest Best Anane, Kumasi

The Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service has shared the key findings of a comprehensive skills supply and demand assessment conducted in the Ashanti Region.

The assessment, funded by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Ghana Office, aims to bridge the gap between the skills TVET graduates acquire and those required by employers to drive sustainable economic development.

The study revealed a significant mismatch between the training provided by TVET institutions and the skills demanded by industry.

According to Mr. Osama Makkawi, UNICEF Country Representative, many young people are trained in areas such as fashion design, while critical sectors like agriculture, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and technical trades are underserved.

Mr. Abdul Fatah Mahama, Deputy Director-General in charge of Management Services at the Ghana TVET Service, emphasized the importance of aligning training programmes with labour market needs. He stated that the research provides data-driven insights that are essential for guiding curriculum reviews, resource allocations, and policy decisions.

UNICEF has been supporting the development of the TVET sub-sector through its 2023-2027 Country Programme.

The organization has been working to build on ongoing reforms, including institutional restructuring, the expansion of Competency-Based Training (CBT), and the strengthening of industry linkages.

The Ghana TVET Service has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping Ghanaian youth with employable skills that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving job market.

The Service will use the findings of the assessment to inform policy decisions and guide curriculum reviews, resource allocations, and industry partnerships.