WUSC Trains Over 1,143 Young Women in TVET to Bridge Gender Gap
The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) has successfully trained over 1,143 young women in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as part of its five-year INVEST IN HER project in Ghana.
The initiative, aimed at equipping women with skills in traditionally male-dominated fields, is a step towards bridging the gender gap and promoting economic empowerment.
Speaking to Opemsuo Radio’s Johnson Owusu Aduomi during the INVEST Regional Stakeholders Engagement and Project Exit Meeting in Kumasi, Project Director Elvis Appiah-Kusi highlighted WUSC’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive and sustainable future for young people, particularly women and refugees.
He noted that the project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, initially aimed to train 1,000 young women in Accra, Kumasi, and Sekondi-Takoradi but exceeded expectations, training 1,143.
He further revealed that the success of INVEST IN HER has led to the approval of another five-year initiative, EMPLOY, sponsored by the Canadian government, which will soon commence to continue empowering women in technical and vocational fields.
Robert Ayertey, CEO of Ayertey Alignment Limited and a key partner in the project, also in an interview with Opemsuo News, praised the enthusiasm and determination of the female trainees. He reiterated his commitment to mentoring more women in alignment services and other technical professions.
Some beneficiaries shared their success stories and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to gain hands-on skills that have transformed their career prospects and financial independence.
Story by Adwoa S. Danso
