5th Women in TVET Conference 2026 advocates greater opportunities for women in technical education

The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) has held the 5th Edition of the Women in TVET Conference 2026 under the theme, “Give to Gain: A Powerful Call to Action,” bringing together policymakers, development partners, industry leaders, educators, and women professionals to promote gender inclusion and strengthen women’s participation in technical and vocational education and training.

She emphasised the need for deliberate investment in education, mentorship, leadership development, and skills training for women and girls, stressing that their full participation in technical and vocational fields is essential to Ghana’s industrial growth and socio-economic transformation.

He encouraged young women to pursue careers based on their talents and aspirations rather than societal stereotypes, describing technical and vocational education as a critical pathway to employment, entrepreneurship, and national development.