About Suntreso Technical Institute
Suntreso Technical Institute (STI) is a proud Public TVET Institute under the Ghana TVET Service and duly accredited by the Commission for TVET and the Energy Commission of Ghana. We lead with 50years experience in practical skills training; and so far trained over 80,000 youth.
1.0 Introduction
Established in 1976, Suntreso Technical Institute (STI) is a Government Technical/Vocational Institute of the Ministry of Education and directly operating under the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training Service (Ghana TVET Service). STI is strategically located in the Kumasi Metropolis with a current student’s population of 638 and a staff strength of 72. The school’s total land size is 4.6acres.
2.0 Mission
To provide the youth with quality and innovative Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) skills that meets the industry standards.
3.0 Vision
To emerge as the most outstanding Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institute within the Ghana TVET Service fraternity that adopts best practices and Workplace Experience Learning (WEL) approaches in its skills training delivery.
4.0 Core Values
• Quality
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Integrity and Accountability
5.0 Target Beneficiaries
• Mainstream: Junior High School (JHS) graduates.
• Part -Time/Open School Programme: Workers, Senior High School (SHS) graduates and other individuals.
6.0 Skills Training, Support Services and Resource Mobilization Activities
Mainstream skills training which is a 3year Programme is designed for Junior High School (JHS) graduates who get directly enrolled into the school through the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) under the “Free TVET for All” Programme, whiles the part time training is basically organized between 3-6months mainly for workers, Senior High School (SHS) graduates and other individuals who wish to acquire skills training. Mainstream students sit for the Commission for TVET(CTVET) Certificate II Examinations. Part time students sit for the Proficiency Examinations.
6.1 Career Guidance and Counseling
The school has a well-resourced counseling unit with qualified personnel who provide both career guidance & counseling interventions for students. The purpose of the counseling programmes is to provide students with supportive learning environment to succeed academically, socially and emotionally; and also to equip students with the requisite counseling tools that will aide TVET graduates’ job acquisition and their ability to surmount future life challenges after completion of training.
6.2 Workplace Experience Learning (WEL)
In order to expose students to the practical industry experience as prescribed by the TVET Service, students undergo 10 -11 weeks Workplace Experience Learning (WEL) in various WEL collaborating industries every year as part of the academic calendar. Currently, the school is partnering with more than 100 industries for the WEL Programme. Since its implementation in year 2023, about 480 students have so far benefitted from the WEL.
6.3 Programmes/Courses
• Hospitality & Catering Management
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Plumbing & Gas Fitting Technology
• Building Construction Technology
• Motor Vehicle Engineering
• Computer Hardware Technology
• Fashion Designing Technology.
6.4 Resource Mobilization/Income Generation Activities
The available income generation ventures/services being undertaken by the Institute are:
• Catering Services
• Sewing of school uniforms
• Block Molding/Production
• Plumbing and Electrical Works
• 3-6months part-time fee-paying training in all the seven (7) programmes
• 3 months part-time fee-paying training in Energy Commission Professional Electrical Wiring Certification (i.e Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Levels) for Electricians.
7.0 Accreditation
The Institute is duly accredited by the following awarding bodies:
• Commission for TVET
• Energy Commission of Ghana
Programmes Offered
Duration: 3 Years
Core Subjects
1. English Language 2. Mathematics 3. Integrated Science 4. Entrepreneurship 5. Social Studies 6. Information Communication Technology(ICT)
Entry Requirements
Basic Education Certificate Examination(BECE)
Facilities & Infrastructure
Industry Linkage & Employment
WEL Programme: Yes — Fully Placed
Job Placement: Yes
Partner Industries
1. Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) 2. Africa Towers Gh. Limited 3. Netis Ghana Limited 4. Energy Commission of Ghana 5. University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED) 6. Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) 7. Ghana TVET Voucher Project (GTVP) 8. Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) 9. Supreme D’Savour Co. Ltd 10. Commission for TVET 11. Ghana Chinese Chamber of Commerce (GCCC) 12. Kessben Group of Companies 13. Luqmann Emgineers 14. Ghana Water Co. Ltd 15. Electricity Co. Ltd 16. Zoomlion Ghana Limited 17. Japan Motors Ltd 18. Coupling Engineering Ltd 19. Jeffrey Praise Computers 20. Lucky Boy Coutre 21. Pat Fashion Homes 22. Jofel Catering Services Ltd 23. Splendor Hotel 24. Charleva Hotel 25. Ike’s Cafe
Achievements & Recognition
Major Achievements
1. Won the CTVET Ghana Skills Development Fund Grant in 2024 to implement a CBT Module for Greening Fabric Waste through Sustainable Swatch Product Manufacturing 2. Under the TVET Voucher Project, the Institute in collaboration with the Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA) provided CBT training in Electricals Installation (NP1) to 100 GECA members between the period May, 2024 – April, 2025.
Awards & Recognitions
Stemmnovation 2023 Best Engineering Award
Notable Student Projects
1.Enhancing Power System Using PSO Algorithm: A Case Study of ECG 11 KV Distribution Network System in Suame-Ashanti, Ghana. [STEMNNOVATION 2023 COMPETITION PROJECT]. 2. Processing of Disposed Bottles to Produce a Bustier Fitting Garment to Help Reduce Plastic waste[STEMNNOVATION 2022 PROJECT].
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
1. 3 months part-time fee-paying training in Energy Commission Professional Electrical Wiring Certification (i.e Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Levels) for Electricians. 2• 3-6months part-time fee-paying training in Hospitality & Catering Management, Electrical Engineering Technology, Plumbing & Gas Fitting Technology, Building Construction Technology, Motor Vehicle Engineering, Computer Hardware Technology and Fashion Designing Technology. 3. Catering Services 4. Sewing Contracts.
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