The discussions centered on a range of policy and developmental issues
The leadership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Ghana, led by its President, Engr Henry Kwadwo Boateng, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, to deliberate on key strategies aimed at strengthening engineering, technical, and vocational education in Ghana.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Education, was described as highly productive, with both parties expressing a strong commitment to collaborative action towards enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as well as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
The IET-Ghana delegation included Engr Seth Ayim, Executive Director; Engr Madina Seidu Adams, Vice Chairperson of Women in Engineering (WIE); Engr Dr Eduful, Chairman of the Electrical and Electronics Division; and Engr Nyamekye, IET-Ghana Representative at Accra Technical University.
Discussions centered on a range of policy and developmental issues, including:
Improving the quality and reach of engineering education nationwide.
Introducing technical and vocational education at the basic school level to guide pupils in making informed career decisions from an early stage.
Addressing infrastructure and funding challenges facing engineering and TVET institutions.
Promoting stronger alignment between industry requirements and academic training to improve the employability of graduates.
Fostering international partnerships and enhancing access to research funding for engineering institutions.
Establishing Engineering Innovation, Technology, and Mentoring Centres in all regions to support innovation and mentorship.
Ensuring equitable representation, particularly of women, on boards and committees of engineering licensing bodies.
Changing negative perceptions surrounding technical and vocational education, particularly the notion that it is only suitable for individuals with low academic abilities.
Integrating TVET programmes into traditional grammar school curricula to broaden access and interest.
Engr Boateng expressed optimism about the Ministry’s commitment to supporting these initiatives, describing the meeting as a significant step towards repositioning technical and engineering education to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.
Iddrisu, on his part, welcomed the proposals and assured the IET-Ghana leadership of the Ministry’s readiness to work collaboratively towards the realization of these goals.
The engagement forms part of IET-Ghana’s broader advocacy efforts aimed at influencing policy and deepening stakeholder collaboration in the promotion of engineering and technical education in Ghana.
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