The Ghana TVET Service has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), KPMG and Microsoft to train at least 100,000 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) facilitators in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills.
The partnership, established under the AI EmpowerED initiative, seeks to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence and digital innovation across Ghana’s TVET sector while equipping facilitators with the competencies required to deliver future-ready skills to learners nationwide.
The agreement, signed at the Ghana TVET Service headquarters in Accra, is expected to strengthen the capacity of instructors, enhance curriculum delivery and support the adoption of AI-enabled teaching and learning approaches across TVET institutions.
The initiative responds to the rapidly changing demands of the modern workplace and learning environment, where technological advancement, automation and intelligent systems are transforming how skills are taught and acquired.
The programme would provide facilitators with practical knowledge in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, enabling them to improve training quality, expand access to education through digital platforms and ensure the responsible use of emerging technologies in classrooms and workshops.
The partnership also seeks to address growing concerns around the misuse of artificial intelligence, including plagiarism, misinformation, algorithmic bias and the protection of learner data.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Engr. Dr Eric Kofi Adzroe, Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, described the initiative as a major step in aligning technical and vocational education with the future needs of industry.
“Technical and vocational education cannot remain static in a rapidly changing world. This partnership represents a clear shift towards a system that is aligned with industry, powered by technology and focused on outcomes.
“By strengthening the capacity of our facilitators, we are building a workforce that is equipped not just for today, but for where the global economy is heading,” he said.
Mr Abdul Fatah Maigah Mahama, Deputy Director-General in charge of Management Services at the Ghana TVET Service, said the initiative would help ensure that artificial intelligence is deployed responsibly in educational institutions.
“Artificial intelligence will shape how our young people learn and work, whether we prepare for it or not. Our responsibility is to ensure it enters our classrooms with our values intact by equipping facilitators to use it with integrity, question its outputs, protect learner data and guard against biases that come with artificial intelligence.
“This is about building sound judgement in how the technology is used in our classrooms and in the graduates we produce,” he said.
Under the agreement, the Ghana TVET Service will spearhead national implementation efforts, focusing on institutional readiness, curriculum enhancement and the integration of AI-powered teaching and learning methodologies.
UNESCO would provide policy guidance and technical oversight to ensure the programme aligns with international standards and best practices. KPMG will support programme design and systems strengthening to improve efficiency, scalability and measurable outcomes, while Microsoft will provide digital infrastructure and AI-driven solutions to support teaching, learning and institutional performance.
Beyond improving instructional delivery, the initiative is expected to expand opportunities for youth employment, entrepreneurship and innovation by ensuring graduates possess the skills required to thrive in a technology-driven economy.
The partners said implementation of the AI EmpowerED initiative would involve collaboration with government agencies, industry stakeholders and development organisations to ensure broad participation, sustainability and nationwide impact.