The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), the Ghana TVET Service (GTVETS) and the Jospong Group have formalized a strategic partnership to boost skills development in the waste management and sanitation sector.

The signing of the partnership agreement was held at a high-profile Partnership Outdooring Ceremony organised by GIZ, on behalf of the Pact for Skills: Support to the Transformation of the TVET System in Ghana project. This groundbreaking collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between academic instruction and practical application by introducing a robust Workplace Experiential Learning (WEL) program for learners and facilitators under GTVETS.

Through this partnership, technical schools will gain access to cutting-edge equipment and industry-grade technology, enabling a hands-on learning environment that mirrors real-world workspaces.

The initiative is poised to not only enrich the learning experience but also ensure that TVET graduates are job-ready and aligned with the evolving demands of Ghana’s labor market.

In a significant milestone for the education sector, the MoU will also facilitate the accreditation of three selected technical schools to offer Ghana’s newly developed Competency-Based Training (CBT) programme in Recycling Technology. These schools have already received learners through the 2024/25 CSSPS placement system, setting the stage for a new era of quality-focused, industry-relevant training.

CTVET will oversee the accreditation process to guarantee high standards in training delivery and learner assessment. This quality assurance measure is central to the project’s goal of transforming Ghana’s TVET system into a driver of economic development and social inclusion.

The partnership was fostered and facilitated by GIZ through the Pact for Skills: Support to the Transformation of the TVET system in Ghana project on behalf of its commissioning parties, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and the European Union.

Pact for Skills Support to the Transformation of the TVET System Project

The Pact for Skills Support to the Transformation of the TVET System in Ghana project is co-funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union and implemented by the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ).

The project aims to reform and strengthen Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system by fostering public-private partnerships, strengthening the capacities of state agencies, digitalization and integration of green skills into the technical education, while developing industry-relevant curriculums, and equipping the workforce with future-ready skills. It is designed to create a demand-driven TVET system that aligns with market needs, supporting sustainable economic growth and youth empowerment in Ghana.

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