Let’s make TVET a first choice, not a backup – Haruna

The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to repositioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a first-choice educational pathway and not a backup option.

He made this statement during the official inauguration of the TVET Week Celebration Planning Committee in Accra.

Hon. Iddrisu emphasized that the long-standing perception of TVET as a lesser alternative must change, and stakeholders must collectively work to elevate its image, value, and outcomes.

He noted that TVET is central to Ghana’s industrialization agenda and must demonstrate its ability to rapidly produce highly skilled and employable graduates to meet labour market demands.

“TVET is not a Plan B. It is a viable and strategic first-choice option that must be treated with the respect, investment, and innovation it deserves,” the Minister stated. “We expect TVET to take the lead in proving it can deliver employable people faster and more efficiently than traditional academic pathways.”

He tasked the Planning Committee to use the upcoming 2025 TVET Week to showcase the real potential of technical and vocational training in job creation, entrepreneurship, and national development.

The celebration is expected to highlight success stories, foster partnerships, and generate national dialogue on the future of skills-based education.