A new girls’ dormitory has been commissioned at St. Paul Technical Institute in Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region, to provide a safe, secure and conducive living environment for female students pursuing technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
The facility, commissioned by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, is expected to help address one of the barriers limiting female enrolment in technical education. Of the institute’s 2,769 students, only 187 are girls, highlighting the need for interventions that encourage more young women to pursue careers in technical and vocational fields.
Funded by the European Union and the German Embassy in Accra and implemented by GIZ in collaboration with Ghana’s Ministry of Education, the dormitory is powered by solar energy and fitted with a biodigester, reflecting a commitment to environmentally sustainable and climate-smart infrastructure.
Beyond providing accommodation, the project aims to create an enabling environment where female students can learn with greater privacy, security and confidence, allowing them to focus on acquiring practical skills for the future.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s TVET sector through investments in modern infrastructure, quality training, sustainable financing and strategic partnerships. These interventions are designed to improve access to skills development and prepare young people for the demands of an evolving labour market.
Germany reaffirmed its commitment to working alongside the Government of Ghana and the European Union to expand opportunities in technical and vocational education, particularly for young women, while supporting the country’s drive towards inclusive, sustainable and industry-relevant skills development.
The commissioning marks another milestone in Ghana’s efforts to make TVET more accessible and attractive, ensuring that more young women have the opportunity to develop the skills needed for meaningful employment and national development.
