TVET remains a critical building block for accelerated development – Dorinda Yankson

The Chief Executive Officer of Niroy Flairs Creative Institute, Dorinda Yankson says Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) is the solution to accelerated development of every nation.

“TVET has the capacity to effectively tackle the unemployment situation in the country”, she emphasized.

Mrs Dorinda Yankson was speaking at the graduation ceremony of Niroy Flairs Creative Institute at Agona Swedru in the Central region of Ghana.

Hundred and twenty students who were trained in cosmetology and garment making graduated from the school.

They received certificates in National Proficiency I and II National Certificate I and II.

The graduation ceremony was interspersed with a fashion show to display the creativity of the graduands.

The Chief Executive Officer of Niroy Flairs Creative Institute, said the occasion further reminded all that technical and vocational education was a key pillar in building a stable and thriving economy.

She stated that TVET remained a critical building block for accelerated national development with the capacity to effectively tackle the unemployment situation in the country.

“The TVET as seen in other developed economies is the way to go. Our nation requires skilled manpower to push its development and speed growth and TVET education is the answer,” she added.

Mrs Yankson said Niroy Flairs was working with partners to build a strong manpower on which the nation’s development would be hinged.

“Our institution, guided by the vision to be the leading catalyst of socio-economic transformation in Africa, is proud to be at the forefront of this movement. We believe that technical and vocational education must do more than train individuals, it must empower leaners to lead, innovate, and create lasting impacts”, she stated.

She further stated that Niroy Flairs Creative Institute was committed to unleashing the potential of all its
learners to efficiently shape their future  and that of the nation. Saying that was why the institute confidently affirmed its learners by equipping them Niroy’s core values of teamwork, integrity, innovation, and professionalism.

“We are gathered here today to celebrate not just the achievements of our graduands but the transformative journey they have undertaken in their pursuit of technical and vocational excellence,” the CEO stated.

“To our graduands, your journey has equipped you not only with technical expertise but also with entrepreneurial and IT skills, empowering you to thrive in this rapidly changing world.

She urged them to remember three key principles; embrace change, be willing to adapt, learn, and innovate continuously and to impact beyond themselves.

“Use your talents to solve problems and uplift those around you. Success is meaningful when it leaves a legacy of positive change,” she stressed.

The CEO again urged them to champion excellence by striving for excellence and professionalism in their endeavours.

Mrs Yankson also thanked the funding and technical support partners of the institute, including the Commission For Technical And Vocational Educational Training, (CTVET), the Ghana TVET Voucher Project (GTVP) and the Ghana Jobs and Skills Project (GSJP) for the support, and urged other philanthropists to enroll young people to train them to be productive.

She also thanked the facilitators for their dedication to nurturing talents and inspiring innovation.

The Director, Richnation Engineering Limited, Dr Richard Arthur, who was the guest speaker, said the new world era was a world of science, technology and innovation, adding, to survive there was to build relevant skills to stay employed.

He noted that “learning skills promote development and reduce the dependency on government for jobs”, saying that it was time education was targeted at training employers who were equipped to start businesses and to employ others.

The Principal of Ideal College, Emmanuel Addo who chaired the programme encouraged persons interested in skill acquisition to ignore negative perceptions and seek to develop their talents to help improve standards of living.

Richard Donkoh, a graduate from proficiency two level, said the institute had helped him to sharpen his skills, saying it had improved his efficiency.

Another graduate, Sarah Nyarko said students were taken through high standards of professionalism, indicating, the institute emphasized both the practicals and the theoretical aspects in garment making, which was very beneficial.

Gloria Germain Afari, also a graduate said the training taught them how to start their businesses with little capital and how to optimize the internet for branding and sales, emphasizing it was highly beneficial for young people.

Some facilitators were also awarded for their hard work.

Mr Michael Quaicoo received the award for the Best facilitator, Mrs Doreen Yorke, Most Innovative Facilitator and Bright Amoah Sei receiving an award for the most versatile facilitator.