The Centre for Social Development (CENSODEV) has proposed the establishment of a multi-disciplinary Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre aimed at equipping vulnerable youth with practical skills to improve their employability and promote entrepreneurship.
The proposal forms part of the organization’s broader efforts to address youth unemployment and reduce poverty by providing market-driven vocational training tailored to the needs of disadvantaged young people, particularly women, persons with disabilities, and those from underserved communities.
According to CENSODEV, the proposed center would offer training in diverse vocational fields, including construction, electrical installation, plumbing, fashion design, information and communication technology (ICT), agribusiness, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship.
The organization believes that expanding access to technical and vocational education will help bridge the gap between education and industry while creating pathways for sustainable livelihoods.
Speaking on the initiative, CENSODEV emphasized that many young people possess the potential to succeed but lack access to quality skills training and the resources needed to enter the job market.
The organization noted that the proposed TVET center would not only provide practical training but also offer career guidance, mentorship, digital skills, and business development support to enable graduates to establish their own enterprises or secure meaningful employment.
CENSODEV further called on the government, development partners, the private sector, and donor agencies to collaborate in establishing and financing the center, stressing that a collective effort is essential to tackling Ghana’s growing youth unemployment challenge.
The proposal aligns with Ghana’s national agenda of strengthening technical and vocational education as a key driver of industrialization, innovation, and economic transformation.
Education and development experts have welcomed the initiative, noting that investment in TVET remains one of the most effective ways to equip young people with industry-relevant skills while reducing dependence on white-collar jobs.
If implemented, the multi-disciplinary TVET center is expected to provide thousands of vulnerable youth with opportunities to acquire employable skills, improve their incomes, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
