Assessing the impact of technical and vocational education training (Tvet) on unemployment in greater Accra region of Ghana a case study of companies in Madina municipality

Abstract

The study examined the impact of technical and vocational educational education (TVET) on youth unemployment in Ghana within the La Nkwantanang-Madina municipality, of the Greater Accra Region. The target population for the study were graduates of any Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institute in the country, who were working with industries, institutions and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the municipality. A total of one hundred and thirty-five respondents were used for the study analysis. The study findings indicated that, TVET plays a significant role in the reduction of youth unemployment rates in Ghana as well as improving their standard of living. The study recommends that the government especially should encourage industrial development. As part of the efforts to create demand for technical and vocational skills, it is important for COTVET to address gaps between the supply and demand of skills. To develop the necessary links between industry and training, to improved labour market information is essential.