Education and Skills Training in Ghana
How GlobeServe Ministries Is Building Hope from Adidome to the North
In Ghana today, education is far more than the four walls of a classroom, it is about giving every child and young person the chance to dream, to build, and to lead. Across the nation, thousands of young people dream of becoming something more than their circumstances allow.
From the bustling towns of the Volta Region to the farthest corners of Northern Ghana, education remains the bridge between poverty and opportunity, between despair and hope.
Yet, for too many, that bridge has been weak or missing. The reality is that thousands of children, especially in rural areas, still struggle with access to quality education and skills training that can translate into real livelihoods. This is where GlobeServe Ministries International is quietly but powerfully changing the story.
About GlobeServe Ministries
Founded in 1996 under the leadership of Rev. Samuel Dunya, GlobeServe Ministries International exists to demonstrate the love of Christ in tangible ways. For nearly three decades, GlobeServe has served the people of Ghana and beyond through its seven ministries; including education, justice initiatives, church planting, missions, and community development.
At the core of this work lies a simple belief: that every person regardless of background, tribe, or gender, carries divine potential. And one of the most powerful ways to unlock that potential is through education and skill training.
Through the GlobeServe Preparatory School, the Vocational School in Yendi, and the newly launched Technical Vocational and Entrepreneurial Training School (GT-VETS) in Tamale, GlobeServe is building pathways of hope where few have existed before. A new technical and vocational school under construction in Adidome further cements this mission to ensure that every child and youth can access practical, faith-based education that leads to real transformation.
The State of Education in Ghana
Ghana has made remarkable progress in expanding access to basic education over the past two decades. According to UNESCO, Ghana’s primary school enrolment rate now exceeds 90%, a significant milestone for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Only about 2.7% of students at the secondary level are enrolled in vocational programmes, and just 1% of young people under 25 are in formal Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions (UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report, 2016; Trading Economics, 2019). While government investments have recently expanded TVET capacity to more than 700 institutions nationwide (NDPC, 2023), the need remains vast, particularly in regions where poverty and unemployment are highest.
For youth in Northern Ghana and rural Volta, the challenge is not just access to education, but access to relevant education – the kind that equips them to create livelihoods, serve their communities, and thrive without migrating south in search of opportunity.
Education and Skills Gap in Northern Ghana
While Ghana has made progress in improving access to basic education, stark inequalities remain especially in the northern regions. The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) is cause for deep concern. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reports that as of the third quarter of 2023, about 1.9 million youth aged 15-35 are neither in school, employment or training, this represents about 18.2% of the youth population.
A previous GSS report indicated about 2.5 million youth (around one in four of those aged 15-35) were similarly disengaged. When you drill down by age group, the situation is even starker: In the third quarter of 2022, approximately 1.5 million young people aged 15-24 (24.2%) were NEET.
In TVET and skills training: Participation of youth/adults (15-64 years) in formal and non-formal education/training was 16.9% in 2022, with males at ~19.3% and females ~14.95%. And for vocational education enrolment specifically: only 1.46% of 15-24 year-olds were in vocational education in 2021 (male 2.15%, female 0.76%). Regionally, the gaps deepen: Youth unemployment in parts of northern Ghana is reported to be as high as 39% in the Upper East region.
Taken together: It is evident that many young Ghanaians, especially in the North and rural regions, are lacking access to both education and skills training; meaning that even if they complete some schooling, they often exit without practical, market-relevant training, and without opportunities for meaningful employment.
Empowering the Girl Child
One of the most heart-touching aspects of GlobeServe’s education ministry is its focus on empowering the girl child. In communities where girls are often denied equal opportunities for schooling, GlobeServe is rewriting the narrative – one girl at a time.
Here are some important statistics: Female gross enrollment in secondary education in Ghana reached 77.0% in 2022. Young female literacy (15-24 years) is reportedly around 92.21%. UNICEF highlights key obstacles still facing girls: about one in five girls is married before 18 years, and 12% of girls aged 15-19 begin childbearing – both major factors pushing girls out of school.
Within GlobeServe’s vocational school in Yendi, for example, 45 young women graduated in June 2025, equipped not only with tailoring and entrepreneurship skills but with new hope and dignity. For many, it was their first step into a future they believed was out of reach.
By empowering young women through practical education and skills, GlobeServe is not only fighting poverty, it is dismantling generations of exclusion. Educated and skilled girls become empowered women, raising strong families, transforming communities.
Adidome: A Beacon of Learning in the Volta Region
In the Volta Region, GlobeServe’s Preparatory School in Adidome has become a centre of excellence for early childhood and basic education. The school provides a nurturing, Christ-centred environment where children not only learn academic subjects but also grow in moral and spiritual character.
Teachers are more than instructors, they are mentors and role models who nurture confidence, curiosity, and faith. In classrooms filled with song, laughter and Scripture, young pupils are learning that their future is not defined by their background, but by the grace and goodness of God.
Building on this foundation, GlobeServe is currently constructing a new technical and vocational school in Adidome, designed to bridge the gap between education and employable skill. When completed, it will serve as a training hub for youth in the Volta Region, offering programmes in technical trades and entrepreneurship. The goal: ensure that every graduate can earn a living, support their families, and contribute meaningfully to their community.
Tamale and the North
Building the Future Through Technical Education
In Tuunayili, near Tamale, GlobeServe’s Technical Vocational and Entrepreneurial Training School (GT-VETS) is already operational; offering courses in Wood Technology, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, and Electronics.
This school represents a new frontier for education in Northern Ghana. It is equipping young men and women with the skills to build homes, power communities, and fix the systems that sustain everyday life. More importantly, GT-VETS integrates spiritual and moral formation into every programme, producing graduates who not only work with excellence but serve with integrity.
For a region often described as “left behind,” this is more than development – it is redemption through education.
Education with a Purpose
What sets GlobeServe apart is not only its infrastructure or curriculum but its heart. Every GlobeServe school (from the Preparatory School in Adidome to the vocational centers in the North) operates with one mission: to transform lives through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Students are taught not only to use their hands and minds but also to understand their purpose in God’s design. The result is a generation of young people who are both skilled and spiritually grounded, equipped to build, to lead, and to love their communities.
Education at GlobeServe is, therefore, more than learning; it is ministry in motion. It is faith translated into action.
A Future Worth Building
As Ghana pushes to expand its TVET sector, the need for faith-based and community-driven models like GlobeServe’s has never been greater. Government programmes and donor projects can build schools, but it takes heart, consistency, and vision to sustain transformation at the grassroots.
Through GlobeServe’s ongoing projects (from the Preparatory School and upcoming technical center in Adidome to the thriving vocational schools in Yendi and Tamale) the seeds of change are being sown. These schools are not just buildings; they are testimonies of faith at work, of love in action, and of the belief that every child deserves a future.
Conclusion
Education in Ghana is evolving, but true transformation will come only when learning meets purpose. From Adidome in the Volta Region to Tamale in the North, GlobeServe Ministries is proving that it is possible to merge skill, faith, and service into one powerful movement of hope.
The story of these schools is not only about classrooms or certificates it is about dignity restored, futures rebuilt, and communities strengthened. As one walks through the doors of any GlobeServe classroom, the message is clear: education can be ministry, and ministry can change a nation.
References
- UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report (2016): Ghana’s Student Population in Technical Education Low – ModernGhana.com
- Trading Economics (2019): Ghana – Students in Secondary Education Enrolled in Vocational Programmes (%)
- Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) (2023/2024): NEET and youth unemployment data.
- ADEA Knowledge Hub: Ghana Education and Skills Country Profile.
- Helgi Library / World Bank: Female gross school enrollment at secondary level.
- UNICEF Ghana: Gender equity, girl child education issues.
- MDPI / Ghana Statistical Service: Skills mismatch report, northern region youth unemployment.
- National Development Planning Commission (2023): Annual Progress Report – Ministry of Education, Ghana
- UNICEF Ghana (2023): TVET Sector Review and Recommendations
- GlobeServe Ministries International Official Website: https://globeserveministries.org
- GlobeServe News Article: 45 Girls Graduate from GlobeServe Vocational School in Yendi (2025)
- GlobeServe Project Updates: GT-VETS Tamale Launch (2025)