Challenges of Vocational Education and Training in Selected Communities in Ga West Municipality

Abstract

This study aimed to explore into the challenges of vocational education and training in selected communities in the Ga West Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. A total of sixty (60) respondents were selected through purposive sampling method, for the research, comprises of six (6) teachers from vocational institutes, ten (10) master artisans, two (2) staffs of NGOs working with women groups, 2 staffs from Department of Social Welfare and forty (40) youths from selected communities within the district. The study made use of descriptive survey design where data was collected through a questionnaire administered to staff of vocational schools in the district, master artisan. The collected data from field work through the use of questionnaires, interviews guides were analyze with the help of Statistical Package for Social Scientist (SPSS). The results were being tabulated using tables and graphs. The results of the study indicated that the major problems confronting vocational education and training was as a result of weak government policy on vocational education and training, lack of commitment from leadership of current and previous government, the poor perception of vocational training by parents and students. The study concludes that. It’s time for us discover the vital role of vocational education and training (VET) in the development of Ghana. Considering the multi-dimensional objectives, it offers, there is an urgent need to popularize it.