Gifty Twum Ampofo, the Deputy Minister of Education in Charge of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), is encouraging high-achieving students who recently completed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) not to hesitate when considering TVET institutions as their preferred educational path.

The 2023 batch of BECE candidates is currently in the process of selecting their schools. This selection process, which started on August 23 and is scheduled to conclude on September 4, is outlined in a statement from the Ghana Education Service.

During an interview at the Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa conference, the Deputy Minister stressed that the perception of directing academically weaker students to TVET institutions is outdated. She emphasized that modern educational equipment poses potential dangers to those lacking the necessary knowledge for safe operation.

Gifty Twum Ampofo expressed her confidence in Ghana's commitment to advancing TVET education. She called upon the media to support advocacy efforts in encouraging students to choose TVET programs, particularly those who are academically diligent. She highlighted that the misconception of sending less serious students to TVET is behind us, thanks to the utilization of sophisticated equipment that demands competence.

She further noted the impressive facilities and equipment available in technical universities compared to traditional universities, suggesting that many would prefer the former due to their well-equipped and organized nature.

The dissemination of selection guidelines videos within schools began on August 21 and continued until August 25, 2023.