The Member of Parliament for Pru East, Emmanuel Kwaku Boam, has commissioned the first-ever Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) school in Yeji, fulfilling a key campaign promise to improve access to skills-based education in the district.
The facility, named the Lord Boam Skills Development and Training Center, was established through the MP’s personal initiative with support from development partners, and is aimed at equipping young people and artisans with employable skills.
The commissioning was met with excitement among residents, particularly artisans and youth, who see the project as a major step toward reducing unemployment and promoting local economic development.
Speaking at the event, Emmanuel Kwaku Boam reiterated his commitment to inclusive education, stressing that access to skills training should not be limited by age, financial status or social background.
He expressed confidence that the centre would provide opportunities for the less privileged to acquire practical skills and improve their livelihoods.
The institution will offer programmes in catering, fashion, electronics, and electricals, with students also undertaking core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science. All departments are fully equipped to provide hands-on training.
The school is accredited under the Ghana Education Service in line with the TVET framework, enabling graduates to receive recognised professional certification for the job market.
The Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, commended the initiative and reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening TVET education nationwide. He urged residents to take good care of the facility to ensure it serves future generations.
Also addressing the gathering, the Bono East Regional Director of TVET, Appiah Kubi, called for greater respect for artisans, noting that technical skills are critical to national development.
The establishment of the training centre aligns with broader national efforts to promote technical and vocational education as a means of addressing youth unemployment and bridging the skills gap.
Admissions are expected to begin soon for the first batch of students at the Yeji-based facility.
