Africa-Press – Ghana. The Design and Technology Institute (DTI) in partnership with the Dabokpa Technical Institute (DABTECH), has launched the Precision Quality Initiative in Tamale to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and improve livelihoods.
The initiative, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, is part of a broader public–private partnership, aimed at equipping young people, especially women, marginalized groups, and persons with disabilities, with market-relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
Mr Mohit Sharma, Project Coordinator of DTI, speaking during the launch, said as part of the partnership, DTI was supporting targeted refurbishment of key training facilities at DABTECH including welding, fashion, hospitality and catering, and software development workshops.
He said this would drive the integration of Precision Quality curriculum and ethos into the school’s programmes and expand access to students, DTI interns, learners from other institutions, and unemployed youth in surrounding communities.
He said: “This pioneering initiative marks a bold step forward in redefining work-based learning through strategic collaboration with technical universities. Grounded in global best practices, industry-aligned curricula, cutting-edge equipment, applied research, and expert-led instruction, it sets a new national benchmark for innovation, skills development, and workforce readiness.”
He said DTI had over the years forged strategic partnerships with academic institutions, industry stakeholders, and the public sector to transform TVET in Africa.
Madam Mariama Mahama, Principal of DABTECH, said the launch was not only about refurbishing facilities, but also about giving young people the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to thrive in a competitive economy.
She said: “Today’s economy is about TVET. This initiative is a bold step towards aligning TVET with the demands of industry. Precision Quality is the hallmark of global competitiveness.”
Mr Issah Musah, Northern Regional Director of Ghana TVET Service, lauded the partnership, and said it aligned with government’s vision of making TVET the first choice for skills development.
He said: “Our mandate is to ensure that TVET institutions deliver training that is relevant, inclusive, and transformative. This initiative strengthens linkages between training institutions and industry, promotes competency-based learning, and upholds quality standards.”
Mr Tia Rafik Namzooya, Manager of Nim Avenue Hotel, said the Precision Quality Initiative would help bridge the gap between classroom training and industry expectations, especially in the hospitality sector.
“For too long, a gap has existed between the skills taught in classrooms and the exact standards demanded by the market. Today that gap is being bridged. This is more than an upgrade of equipment; it is an upgrade of potential,” he added.
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