The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed plans by government to establish a dedicated fund aimed at boosting investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across Ghana.

The initiative, he said, forms part of efforts to modernise the sector and close the country’s persistent skills gap.

TVET remains a critical pillar in Ghana’s broader education and skills development strategy, designed to prepare individuals with hands-on expertise, practical knowledge, and the right attitudes for employment and entrepreneurship.

The system spans both the formal and informal sectors and is widely seen as vital to tackling youth unemployment and enhancing national productivity.

However, despite ongoing reforms, TVET continues to grapple with a number of systemic challenges.

These include a longstanding perception of the sector as a fallback option for academically weaker students, erratic funding, outdated equipment, and limited partnerships with industry players.

The lack of modern teaching facilities and professional development opportunities for instructors has also hampered the sector’s ability to evolve.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, Mr Iddrisu affirmed government’s intention to formally present the proposal to cabinet for consideration. He emphasised the importance of targeted investment in TVET infrastructure to drive real impact.

“In respect of TVET, I am working with cabinet to get approval to establish a Technical and Vocational Education Fund, to spare investment in the education infrastructure for Technical and Vocational Education.

This year, in the allocation of the GETFund formula, we provided for some dedicated financing for Technical and Vocational Education,” the Minister explained.