The Ghana TVET Service has partnered with 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. This partnership, signed on September 1, 2026, aims to accelerate the integration of AI and digital technologies into Ghana's TVET system. The initiative focuses on strengthening facilitators' capacity to use emerging technologies in teaching and learning while promoting responsible AI use in the classroom.
The partnership will support curriculum enhancement, instructor training, and the deployment of digital tools in selected TVET institutions. Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, Engr. Dr Eric Kofi Adzroe, emphasized that technical and vocational education must keep pace with global economic changes. He stated that this partnership represents a shift towards a system aligned with industry, powered by technology, and focused on outcomes.
Abdul Fatah Maigah Mahama, Deputy Director-General in charge of Management Services, noted that the program will address risks associated with AI in education. He stressed that AI will shape how young people learn and work, and it is essential to equip facilitators to use AI with integrity, question its outputs, protect learner data, and guard against biases.
Under the agreement, the Ghana TVET Service will lead national implementation, while UNESCO will provide policy leadership and technical oversight. KPMG will support program design and systems strengthening, and Microsoft will contribute digital infrastructure and AI-powered solutions to support teaching, learning, and institutional performance.
The partnership aims to strengthen opportunities for youth employment, entrepreneurship, and innovation by equipping TVET graduates with skills aligned with emerging technologies and changing labor-market demands. The Ghana TVET Service will implement the program in collaboration with government agencies, industry partners, and development organizations to ensure sustainability and nationwide impact.
The initiative is expected to have a significant impact on Ghana's education system and economy. By equipping facilitators with AI and digital skills, the program will help build a workforce prepared for the future. The partnership also aligns with the government's efforts to promote economic growth and development through education and technology.
The AI EmpowerED initiative is a strategic move to position Ghana's TVET system for success in a rapidly changing world. With the support of UNESCO, KPMG, and Microsoft, the Ghana TVET Service is poised to make a significant contribution to the country's development and growth.
Key points
- The partnership aims to train 100,000 TVET facilitators in AI and digital skills.
- The initiative focuses on strengthening facilitators' capacity to use emerging technologies in teaching and learning.
- The program will support curriculum enhancement, instructor training, and the deployment of digital tools in selected TVET institutions.
