The Design and Technology Institute (DTI), Ghana’s first privately authorized TVET college, hosted its second graduation ceremony for learners who finished their degree satisfactorily.
DTI delivers TVET education in a practical and hands-on manner to assist learners develop their abilities in a supportive setting, guided by facilitators who are enthusiastic about TVET and the young.
A total of 77 students, 59 men and 18 females, graduated from the one-year rigorous training program in Precision Fabrication and Precision Quality.
In her welcoming message, Jemima Jackson, Acting Director of Institute at DTI, complimented the graduating students on their hard work during the program.
She challenged the students to reflect on their accomplishments and make a conscious decision to make their DTI experiences important in their future endeavors by rewriting the jobless narrative.
“You have to find what you’re passionate about.” Your job will take up a considerable portion of your time, and the only way to be fully fulfilled is to accomplish what you consider to be exceptional work.
And the only way to produce outstanding work is to be passionate about what you do. Keep looking if you haven’t discovered it yet. Don’t give up. “You’ll know when you discover it, as with all issues of the heart,” she continued.
Linda Ampah, CEO of Cadling Fashions and KAD Manufacturing Limited, who was the ceremony’s keynote speaker, exhorted the graduating learners to set high goals for themselves and to give their fair share to the nation’s development.
“The world is looking forward to seeing your imagination in action; your family needs you, your town needs you, and our country needs you.”
As a result, there is a need for change agents; “your importance to society will be assessed by the issues you solve and the legacy you leave behind for future generations,” she noted.
Constance Elizabeth Swaniker, DTI’s CEO and Founder, praised the organization’s management, instructors, staff, and students for their dedication and hard work.
“Through quality in teaching, research, and scholarship, we will endeavor to remove obstacles that limit access and achievement in TVET programs,” she remarked.
She advised the graduates to make good use of their training and to use themselves as examples of TVET success stories, particularly their decision to learn a trade rather than pursue white-collar employment or fly overseas in quest of non-existent greener pastures.
“You have demonstrated to the world that you are bold and determined to utilizing legal ways to make a living, which is laudable.” We don’t just teach at DTI; we also produce items that help with socioeconomic advancement. Also, I’d want to advise everyone not to skimp on quality. “Let your work stand out, and it will speak for itself,” she advised.
The main guest of honor at the graduation ceremony, Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda in Ghana, thanked the graduates and urged them to utilize their talents and ethics to drive Africa’s industrialisation agenda.
She praised DTI CEO Constance Swaniker for establishing DTI and sharing her knowledge and expertise with African youth.
DTI is an all-inclusive and gender-friendly institute that admits females at a rate of 30% every cohort. This is the Institute’s commitment to promote gender equality in TVET in order to ensure the youth’s long-term livelihood.
Raymond Adu Adjei, who was named the overall best student, reflected on the long and often tough trip that had led them to their graduation day, and thanked the Institute’s instructors, administration, and staff, as well as the graduating class’s families, for their support.
After successfully completing the program, DTI learners are carefully transitioned into various industries to work.
Out of the 77 students, 67 have entered the labor force and are employed in a variety of businesses around the country. Six of them have now enrolled in DTI’s certificate 2 program.