KUMASI: The Ramseyer Technical Institute in Kumasi has been fully absorbed into the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service. The Institute, having attained this status, will now have the capacity to extend its training services to a broader cohort of Ghanaian students with the support of the government.

According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. David Prah, the Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, highlighted the vital role of technical and vocational institutes in shaping a skilled workforce to drive socio-economic development during an inaugural ceremony in Kumasi. He asserted that by equipping the youth with practical industry skills, the institute would nurture the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers, positioning them at the forefront of shaping Ghana’s future.

The ceremony was themed ‘Repositioning TVET to Reduce Unemployment in the 21st Century: The Role of Ramseyer Technical Institute’. Mr. Prah noted that the institute has a commitment to pr
oviding high-quality TVET programmes to the Ghanaian youth, equipping them with the skills and competencies necessary to succeed in the evolving job market. He explained that in an increasingly competitive global landscape, the importance of TVET cannot be overstated. This prompted a collaboration between the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and the Ministry of Education, a move that must be applauded.

Mr. Prah further explained that this collaboration demonstrates the power of partnership in the TVET sector, which could attract funding, infrastructural development, expert facilitators, and expanded TVET programmes for the school. He encouraged the institute’s management to continue building on its legacy of excellence.

Reverend Samuel Ahima-Yeboah, the Asante Presbytery Chairperson, expressed the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s commitment to providing high-quality TVET services in the rapidly evolving technological era. This commitment involves forging stronger industry partnerships, developing innovative progr
ammes within the approved TVET curriculum, and investing in state-of-the-art facilities. He stated that the partnership with the government aims to broaden access to free TVET education and urged students to be curious and embrace opportunities, innovation, and entrepreneurial interests.

Rev. Samuel Asamoa Ayeh-Hanson, the Principal of Ramseyer Technical Institute, emphasized that joining the TVET Service does not diminish the institute’s extensive experience. Instead, it represents a step in the right direction to intensify teaching and learning. Established 48 years ago by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana through the Ramseyer Memorial Congregation in Adum-Kumasi, the institute has a proven track record of success, evidenced by awards such as the 2021 Competency-Based Training TVET Excellence Award and the Best Training Provider Award (Zone B).