Ghana Reports 137% Surge in TVET Enrollment Over Seven Years
New data reveals a significant increase in public TVET enrollment in Ghana, rising from 30,500 to nearly 70,000 learners, driven by the Free TVET Policy.
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New data reveals a significant increase in public TVET enrollment in Ghana, rising from 30,500 to nearly 70,000 learners, driven by the Free TVET Policy.
The UNESCO-China Funds-in-Trust (CFIT) Phase III project is successfully bridging the gap between higher education and industry needs in six African nations.
Universities across Africa are being urged to strengthen cooperation in research and innovation, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to equip graduates with skills relevant to an evolving global economy. There is a call for closer partnerships between academia, government, and industry to translate research into practical solutions.
Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed concern over the significant gap between higher education curricula and the demands of the job market, contributing to a high rate of graduate unemployment. He urged universities to revise their programs to equip students with practical skills for technical and digital fields.
The 2026 Ghana TVET Report highlights the success of the Free TVET policy in boosting enrollment and workforce readiness under the national Reset Agenda.