About St. John’s Technical Institute (SJTI)
St. John’s Technical Institute, Nandom, founded in 1973 by the Brothers of Immaculate Conception, is a Catholic-based vocational and technical secondary school in Ghana’s Upper West Region. It offers mixed day and boarding education, while maintaining Catholic values, and practical skills to empower students for self-sufficiency.
St. John’s Technical Institute (SJTI) in Nandom is a Catholic-founded vocational and technical secondary school established in 1973. For over five decades, it has provided mixed day and boarding education, focusing on practical skills, discipline, and self-sufficiency, while currently addressing infrastructure needs through its Golden Jubilee classroom expansion project.
Historical Background
• Founded: 1973
• Founder: Brothers of Immaculate Conception (FIC), a Catholic religious congregation.
• Original Name: Nandom Practical Vocational School.
• Transformation: Later renamed St. John’s Vocational/Technical Institute to align with Ghana Education Service standards.
• Golden Jubilee: Celebrated in 2023, marking 50 years of service, with a major project to expand classrooms and improve facilities.
Academic & Student Life
• Gender: Mixed (boys and girls)
• Residential Status: Day and boarding facilities available
• Mission Statement: Empowering students with knowledge and skills for a productive and self-sufficient life.
• Focus: Technical and vocational training, preparing students for employment and entrepreneurship.
Programmes Offered
Duration: 3 YEARS
Core Subjects
1. MATHEMATICS 2. ENGLISH 3. SOCIAL STUDIES 4. TECHNICAL DRAWING 5. ENTREPRENURSHIP 6. ICT
Entry Requirements
BECE
Facilities & Infrastructure
Industry Linkage & Employment
WEL Programme: Yes — Fully Placed
WEL Participation: Yes
Job Placement: Yes
Achievements & Recognition
Major Achievements
1. Golden Jubilee Celebration (2023) 2. Golden Jubilee Classroom Expansion Project 3. Strengthened Alumni Network 4. Recognition as a Category B Technical Institute 5. Community Development Role
Awards & Recognitions
1. WEE-NORTH AWARD 2. NATIONAL BEST STUDENT AWARD
Notable Student Projects
NILL
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
SCHOOL FENCE WALL
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