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GAEC Hosts Orientation for 120 Welding Apprentices as Part of National TVET Initiative

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has kicked off a one-year competency-based training programme in welding for 120 apprentices in Accra. The training, which is funded by the World Bank under the Ghana Jobs and Skills Project, aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to earn a National Certificate One in Welding upon successful completion of the programme.

An orientation session was held to introduce the apprentices to Ghana’s ongoing transformation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. The session outlined the standards, codes of conduct, and opportunities available to the apprentices after completing their training and assessments.

Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare, the Director-General of GAEC, addressed the apprentices during the orientation, urging them to take their studies seriously. He emphasised the importance of the programme not only for individual skill development but also for contributing to addressing Ghana’s unemployment challenges. He encouraged the apprentices to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career path after completing their training.

“After your training, two or four of you can come together to start a business. This is the way to go, and our GAEC-TVET team is here to assist you in that regard once you are done,” Prof. Dampare said. His remarks highlighted the importance of TVET in providing practical skills that can lead to job creation and socio-economic development in the country.

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The event also featured Prof. Dickson Adomako, the Chairperson of the GAEC-TVET Committee and Deputy Director-General of GAEC. Prof. Adomako spoke to the apprentices about the responsibilities that come with their training. He stressed the importance of handling equipment with care and adhering to safety protocols, ensuring that tools and resources remain available for future users. He also encouraged the apprentices to conduct themselves professionally and be ambassadors for the GAEC-TVET programme.

“You will be ambassadors of the GAEC-TVET programme, and to fulfil this role, you must be exemplary in both your words and actions,” Prof. Adomako stated. He further reminded the apprentices to adhere to GAEC’s rules and guidelines while on the Commission’s premises.

Sheila Frimpong, the Project Coordinator for GAEC-TVET, also expressed her gratitude for the support of GAEC leadership and other partners involved in the initiative. She reinforced the Commission’s belief that TVET plays a critical role in the country’s development and transformation.

The apprenticeship programme, which offers practical skills in welding, is part of a broader national effort to improve vocational education and enhance the employability of young people. By focusing on industry-relevant skills, the programme aims to address the skills gap in Ghana’s workforce while providing opportunities for apprentices to either secure employment or start their own businesses.

The GAEC’s commitment to advancing TVET through these training initiatives reflects a growing recognition of the sector’s potential to drive economic growth and innovation in the country. As Ghana continues its push for educational and skills-based reforms, programmes like this one stand as a testament to the importance of equipping the younger generation with the tools they need to succeed in an evolving job market.

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