About Bongo Technical Institute
Founded in 1996 as a women's association, Bongo Technical Institute evolved into a public TVET institution. It provides hands-on practical education in fields like fashion, engineering, hospitality and construction. Absorbed into Ghana's Free TVET program in 2020, it empowers hundreds of learners for entrepreneurship and higher education.
INTRODUCTION
Bongo Technical Institute (formerly Bongo Community Development Vocational Technical Institute) is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution located in Bongo.
The institute has evolved from a community-based skills development initiative into a recognized technical institution contributing to human resource development and entrepreneurship.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The institute traces its origins to 1992 when it began as the Zaasi Women Association under the Department of Community Development. The association started with seventeen women and one female staff member. Its objectives included child-care education, employable skills training, and promoting a culture of savings. The initiative later focused strongly on dressmaking and needlework, leading to the development of vocational training. In 1996, several trainees successfully completed their training and established their own businesses with support from NBSSI.
Subsequently, the Bongo District Assembly supported the establishment of a vocational training institute and provided accommodation. Additional support from the District Assembly and UNDP included sewing machines, furniture, a gas cooker, and a refrigerator. In 2012, the current campus facility at Saabo Community, Anafobisi, was donated through arrangements involving World Vision International and the Bongo District Assembly.
VISION
To be a leading TVET institution and a place of choice in the region for all technical and vocational training and education.
MISSION
To pursue excellence in the delivery of innovation, demand-driven, hands-on practical activities aimed at empowering learners for entrepreneurship.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
• Fashion Design Technology
• Hospitality and Catering Management
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Building Construction Technology
ACHIEVEMENTS
The institute has trained and graduated over 300 learners, many of whom are self-employed, pursuing higher education, or working in various sectors. The school has experienced steady growth in enrolment and staff strength and was among the institutions absorbed into Ghana's Free TVET Programme in 2020.
CURRENT PROFILE
Student Population: 356 learners Female Learners: 173 Male Learners: 183 Staff Strength: 56 Teaching Staff: 48 Non-Teaching Staff:
CONCLUSION Bongo Technical Institute continues to play a significant role in providing quality technical and vocational education. Through practical skills training and entrepreneurship development, the institute contributes to socio-economic development within the district and beyond.
Programmes Offered
Duration: 3 Years
Core Subjects
English Maths Integrated Science Social Studies Information and Communication Technology Entrepreneurial skills
Entry Requirements
BECE
Facilities & Infrastructure
Industry Linkage & Employment
WEL Programme: Yes — Fully Placed
WEL Participation: Yes
Job Placement: No
Partner Industries
Daniel Abatara Electrical Works, Bongo Awine Developer Enterprise, Yorogo Godswell Electricals, Zebilla Sam-J Enterprise, Bolga Ma-Nash Enterprise, Bolga
Achievements & Recognition
Major Achievements
Equipment donation by CSSM including stand-by Electric generator
Awards & Recognitions
Twice awarded Bongo District best second cycle school in 6th March day activities
Notable Student Projects
Renovation works on girls dormitory -fixtures and fittings by electrical dept
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