The Deputy Minister for Energy, John Kobina Abbam Aboah Sanie, has bemoaned the country’s educational system, which is often disconnected from the ever-evolving needs of industries, leading to a gap between what students are taught in schools and the practical needs of industries.
Speaking at the 5th Energy Commission Senior High School Renewable Challenge held in the Eastern Regional Capital, Koforidua, the Deputy Minister highlighted the need to realign the country’s educational system to meet the ever-evolving demands of industries.
He reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to using the High School competition as a beacon of hope in bridging the gap by integrating the industry’s relevance into the educational curriculum, empowering the youth with practical skills while helping them cultivate a mindset of innovation.
“To enhance educational outcomes and foster a culture of innovation within the second cycle institutions, the Energy Commission Senior High School Renewable Energy Talent was established in 2019 with the support of the Minister of Energy.”
“This initiative aims to educate and raise awareness of renewable energy, crude energy, and energy efficiency among students in senior high schools and technical schools across the country by providing students with direct opportunities and mentorship programs. Our goal is to foster their development as problem-solving entrepreneurs, encouraging the cultivation of innovative and impactful ideas.”
“Through this endeavour, we aspire to positively influence the lives of Ghanaian youth, who are the future of our nation. For far too long, our educational sector has operated in isolation and is often disconnected from the ever-evolving needs of industries. This has led to a gap between what students learn in classrooms and the practical skills required by industries. However, an initiative like the Energy Commission’s Senior High School Renewable Energy Talent is a beacon of hope.”
The Eastern Regional Director of Education, Madam Ivy Asantewa Owusu, noting the importance of technology, commended the Ministry’s agenda for pushing STEM education to help equip Ghanaian students, instilling interest in research into science and technology to become global champions in technology.
“We can’t live as a nation without research. You are privileged. Now you have a senior high school education for free. Everything that you are doing is for free. All schools are going to have tablets, which you are going to use to apply technology in your learning. You have these tools well-equipped, and it all builds you for your future. Take this competition very seriously, and at the end of the day, you will be our heroes.”
“Only one of you can place first in this competition, but all of you have the potential to be first in your own ways. We should not disappoint the country, our teachers, our parents, or the government. Make good use of your time, study hard, plan, explore, and come up with ideas that are beyond our imagination.”
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