The Head- of Corporate Affairs of Ghana Technical and Vocational Education Training, Mr. Enoch Amegbletor says TVET programs play an important role in realising environmentally friendly practices and sustainable development.
” TVET plays a pivotal role in a world that is increasingly recognizing the need for environmentally friendly practices and sustainable development. This is because it equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to not only thrive in their careers but also contribute meaningfully to the global challenge of climate change.”
Delivering a keynote address at the 4th Edition of the GrEEn Regional Job Fair in Takoradi, Mr. Amegbletor noted that integrating environmental consciousness and vocational training is profound, where careers are not just shaped but a future where economic prosperity goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility.
” The relationship between TVET and green jobs is profound. By integrating environmental consciousness and vocational training, we are not just shaping careers; we are shaping a future where economic prosperity goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility.
Green jobs, which are focused on preserving or restoring the environment, are the backbone of a sustainable economy,”
Mr. Amegbletor stressed that focus on inclusive transformational development is deliberate, and breaks down barriers and creates pathways for women, marginalized communities, and persons with disabilities.
He mentioned that funding, curriculum development, and ensuring the relevance of TVET programs are hurdles that need to be addressed.
He thus pushed for investment into green jobs.
“To achieve this, our focus on inclusive transformational development must be deliberate. We must break down barriers and create pathways for women, marginalized communities, and persons with disabilities to actively participate in and benefit from the green economy.”
While the concept of green jobs and inclusive development is inspiring, it comes with its own set of challenges. Funding, curriculum development, and ensuring the relevance of TVET programs are hurdles that need to be addressed.”
“But challenges also bring opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and investment. Governments, private sector stakeholders, and civil society must work together to create an enabling environment for green TVET initiatives to thrive”
” We must invest in TVET, promote green jobs, and work towards a future where our planet is safer, our economies are stronger, and our societies are more inclusive.”
