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Asankare Technical Institute

Determination, Skills and Development

Ashanti RegionEst. 1986ICT: Basic
RegionAshanti Region
DistrictAsante Akim South
Established1986
BoardingMixed / Both
ICT LevelBasic
Employment40%
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School Details
Est.1986
RegionAshanti Region
DistrictAsante Akim South
ICTBasic
BoardingMixed / Both
Principal

Samuel Marfo

Other Contacts

Wisdom Selorm Kojo Agbasa, Vice Principal Administration & General Services, 0244989792
Emmanuel Obeng Marfo, Vice Principal academics & skills Delivery, 0246341349

About Asankare Technical Institute

Asankare Technical Institute is a TVET institute located at the outskirts of the Asankare and Atwidie townships. It was established in 1986 to provide Agricultural, Technical and Vocational Education to the youth in and around Asante Akyem. Currently, we run the following courses; Agriculture Mechanization Technology, Building Construction Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Fashion Design Technology, Hospitality and Catering Management, Plumbing and Gas Fitting Technology, Wood Construction Technology

SCHOOL PROFILE
Location:
Asankare Technical Institute is located in Asankare, a town in the Asante Akyem South District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
History:
Asankare Technical Institute formerly known as the Youth Leadership and Skills Training Institute of Asankare was establish on 20 October 1986 on an abandoned road construction camp site of Messer’s Kasadjan by the effort of Asante Regional Coordinator, the District Secretary, the late Omanhene of Asankare and the late Asantehene Otumfuor Opoku Ware II, to provide Agricultural, Technical and Vocational Education to the youth in and around Asante Akyem. A hundred (100) acres of land was released to the school.
The school has gone through different phases in its quest to make it better and to deliver its mandate of empowering the youth through the acquisition of employable skills. However, the school has now realigned to Ghana TVET service to create a conducive learning environment that fosters academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility among our students.
Asankare Technical Institute has grown into a reputable institution known for equipping students with practical and industry-relevant skills.
Programs Offered:
The institute offers a variety of technical and vocational programs designed to meet the demands of the job market. Some of the key programs include:
Electrical Engineering Technology
Agriculture Mechanization Technology
Mechanical Engineering (Automobile)
Fashion Design and Textile Technology
Carpentry and Joinery
Plumbing Technology
Welding and Fabrication
Facilities:
The school for some time now has been battling with inadequate modern facilities that support hands-on training, but can also boast of facilities such as:
School farms
ICT labs
Classrooms
Fashion, Electrical and Catering workshops
Mission:
The mission of Asankare Technical Institute is to provide high-quality ATVET skills and services that are demand-driven and industry-led to persons of all ages and careers, preparing them to be productive citizens contributing to social and economic development through competency-based training, apprenticeship, testing and career-development
Achievements:
The school has gained recognition for its commitment to technical excellence. Many graduates of the institute have gone on to pursue careers in industry, while others have established successful entrepreneurial ventures.
Extracurricular Activities:
In addition to academics, the school encourages student participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, debates, and clubs to foster holistic development.
Admission Requirements:
Admission to the school is open to students who have completed Junior High School (JHS) and have passed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Prospective students can apply based on their interest in Agriculture, Technical and Vocational Training.
Affiliations:
Asankare Technical Institute is affiliated with Ghana's Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) and operates under the supervision of the Ghana TVET Service.
Contact Information:
For further inquiries, the school can be contacted via asatechinst@gmail.com, 0244983324 or 0244989792

Programmes Offered

Duration: Three Years

Agricultural Mechanization TechnologyBuilding Construction TechnologyElectrical Engineering TechnologyFashion Design TechnologyHospitality and Catering ManagementPlumbing and Gas Fitting TechnologyWood Construction Technology

Core Subjects

English Language Mathematics Integrated Science Entrepreneurship Social Studies Information and Communication Technology

Entry Requirements

Good grades in BECE

Facilities & Infrastructure

WorkshopsNo
Workshop Cond.Needs Upgrade
ClassroomsNot Adequate
Admin BlockNot Available
ICT InfrastructureNone
BoardingMixed / Both
Staff HousingYes — Adequate
School VehicleNo

Industry Linkage & Employment

WEL Programme: Yes — Fully Placed

WEL Participation: Yes

Job Placement: No

Partner Industries

Rehoboth Electrical and plumbing Wks. Ras Kumi Construction Ltd God Favoured Electricals Consmark Construction Company Benkay Building Construction Engineers Electricity Company of Ghana Animpa Construction Limited Victoria's Fashion Anita Hotel Rose Fashion Electricity Company of Ghana McAngel Construction Firm

40%
Estimated graduates who are employed or self-employed

Achievements & Recognition

Major Achievements

Renovation of the boys dormitory Renovation of the first floor of the girls dormitory Borehole pump and booster Girls Toilet (In progress) Installation of a new Siren Renovation of the kitchen

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