AWARENESS CREATION

VTF Programme continues to advocate the importance of TVET as the other pathway in education which has potentials for successful transitions into the world of work. Knowledge of TVET however, remains very low amongst the Ghanaian populace with very negative engrained perception on the subject. Educators, parents, policy makers, youth and other stakeholders need to understand the role of TVET and to change the perception attached to it. It is a reality that many young people have not been exposed to what TVET is so they are not able to select it as a career choice as they take decisions for the future. Awareness creation sessions and orientations are held in schools and colleges to present TVET as a brand that can be considered by the youth. Technical and Vocational Education and Training has a fundamental challenge due to the low or negative image ascribed to it. However, TVET is undergoing many reforms to position it as the force for technological advancement. TVET in Ghana has to follow this trend but it lacks the central coordination and reputation as it has erroneously been considered a second fiddle to general education and should not be an obvious choice for the elite. These perceptions and outlook has affected TVET negatively culminating in a low Government attention and support. Awareness Creation plays an important role in changing perceptions and drawing attention to issues that need to be understood and appreciated by stakeholders.