Koforidua Technical University had the distinct honor of hosting Ambassador Daniel Krull, the German Ambassador to Ghana, on his familiarization visit.
During his stay, Ambassador Krull engaged in fruitful discussions on potential collaborations with Vice Chancellor Prof. John Owusu and his team.
He also toured the campus and its laboratories, marking a significant step towards strengthening ties and enhancing our academic and research endeavors.
Mock Examination Timetable For Non-HND And Pre-HND Programmes, 2023-2024 Academic Year
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Second Semester Teaching Timetable For 2023/2024 Academic Year
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KIC and Mastercard Foundation have announced the call for applications for the 2024 AgriTech Challenge classic program. Nominations are open from March 18th till April 19th, 2024. The program is being organised in collaboration with 16 participating universities across the country, to train and coach students on entrepreneurship within the agribusiness sector.
The AgriTech Challenge Classic is a 7-month annual training program aimed at developing the interest and building the mindset of students and young graduates to ultimately drive systemic change in Ghana’s agriculture sector. It provides the youth with the right exposure to the agriculture value chain, and networking opportunities to build and grow viable solutions to Ghana’s key agricultural challenges. This programme is part of a wider partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. Since commencing in 2016, more than 3,500 young people have received coaching, training and mentorship.
This year’s application window is beginning with awareness creation of the opportunities within the agribusiness sector and introducing young people to the agricultural value chain. Special events for young women, dubbed the Women’s Bootcamp will also be organised to encourage more young women to venture into agribusiness.
Sixteen (16) universities across the country are participating in this year’s competition. This comprises 10 universities, already on the program namely; the University of Ghana (UG), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of Cape Coast (UCC), Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU), Takoradi Technical University (TTU), Ho Technical University (HTU), Koforidua Technical University (KTU), University of Development Studies (UDS), SD Dombo University of Business & Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS), and University of Energy and Natural Resource (UENR).
An additional 6 universities will also be participating for the first time this year. These are CK Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences; Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development; Damongo Agricultural College; Kwadaso Agricultural College; Ejura Agricultural College & Mechanization Center and OHAWU Agricultural College. In addition, this year, a new component has been introduced to the program, with a focus on primary agricultural production, to encourage interested young people to go into commercial farming.
Speaking about the impact of the AgriTech Challenge Classic program, Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, the Executive Director for KIC said: “At KIC, over the years we have seen business ideas develop and grow through the AgriTech Challenge Classic and progress unto other KIC mentorship programs. KIC is committed to developing young entrepreneurs to transform the agricultural sector in Ghana with innovation and cutting-edge AgriTech. We are looking forward to students taking this opportunity that the AgriTech Challenge Program provides.”
Last year’s AgriTech Challenge was very keenly contested, and we were impressed with the innovations, especially around sustainability, climate action and circular economies. This shows the potential of agriculture to create jobs that impact other industries.
Prof. Samuel Kwofie, the Faculty Advisor for Koforidua Technical University, has been impressed with the quality of the programme over the years in complementing and empowering students from the university’s innovation and incubation hub to develop their business ideas into viable businesses.
“We are looking forward to new innovations and ideas in this year’s competition and call on all eligible students to apply from their regions,” he/she added.
Winners from the AgriTech Challenge classic competition will go on to join the Agri Tech Challenge Pro, an accelerator program aiming to support young entrepreneurs to launch and grow commercially viable, scalable solutions to key problems in the agricultural sector. The program aims to drive technology and innovation as a catalyst to enhancing productivity, improving yields, and creating more jobs within Ghana’s agricultural sector.
Through the KIC and the Mastercard Foundation partnership, the AgriTech Challenge Classic expects to train young people across the partner universities in the next four years, collaborating with regional academic partners such as universities and technical schools.
End Of First Semester Examination Timetable 2023-2024 Academic – BTech, Hnd, Diploma and Non-HND Programmes
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In a bid to enhance the automotive industry in the Eastern Region of Ghana, the Faculty of Engineering (FoE) at Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has forged a substantial collaboration with the Ghana National Association of Garages (GNAG). This collaboration falls under the ambit of the Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF) project titled “Application for Trade Association Skills Training Support.”
The aim of the project is to ensure that Artisans acquire knowledge and competence in automotive diagnostics toolbox, automobile engine and electrical services, electronic computer and diagnostic system as well as entrepreneur training.
About Thirty-three (33) Artisans were trained which included;
At the end of the training, Artisans trained are expected to deliver quality car repairs services and acquire knowledge in automotive computer diagnostics
At its 18th Emergency Meeting held on February 29, 2024, the Executive Academic Board decided that a timetable should be released for the conduct of the mid-semester examinations for the first semester of the 2024 academic year.
Stakeholders are further informed that ONLY REGISTERED STUDENTS will be admitted to partake in the mid-semester examinations. In view of the foregoing, the Examinations Section of the Registry shall provide Attendance Sheets of registered students for the respective courses in the various programmes to aid the conduct of the mid-semester examinations.
Meanwhile, the mid-semester examination for both Morning and Weekend
Students is scheduled to commence on Monday, 11th March, 2024 and terminate on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
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Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has secured a funding worth GH₵1.66 million through an agreement with the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET). This agreement spans twelve months under the Ghana Skills Development Fund (GSDF) project titled “Competency-Based Training Module for Improved Welding Service Delivery in Ghana.”
The aim of the project is to find sustainable solution to the constant job and employment challenges of welders by engaging the unemployed youth, apprentice and individual entrepreneurs for job and wealth creation and as well as upgrade Koforidua Technical University welding unit into a center of excellence for research, teaching and learning.
The training providers for the project are institutions that the University has signed MoU with. These institutions are;
The first phase of the project is the Competence-Based Training (CBT). This was conducted for KTU facilitators to enhance their competencies to deliver the training module. This was a school-based training (practical). Other institutions which are involved in the project are:
(First Picture from Left ) Prof. Ing. Richard Arthur – Dean -FoE ( third from right – front row). Next is Mr. Robert Danful – Service provider – Philnita Company Ltd). The others are lecturers and Technicians of the Facutly of Engineering.
(Second Picture from Left). Participants undergoing Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding training.
(Third Picture from Left) Dr. Fehrs Adu Gyamfi – Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering Department cutting metal pipes.
In a quest to empower the youth and foster skill development, AVIC International Holding Corporation, a prominent Chinese company, has been instrumental in organizing the Africa Tech Challenge (ATC) since 2014. The recently concluded ATC Season 8 in 2023 marked another successful chapter in their journey towards enhancing technical competencies among African youth.
This season, AVIC Int. extended invitations to competitors through the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) to engage in rigorous training and final competitions across two disciplines: Mechanical Engineering CAD and CNC Lathe Turning. Among the participants, Koforidua Technical University (KTU) seized the opportunity by registering three competitors from the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Under the guidance of their Team Lead, Engr. Alexander Kwadwo Osei, KTU’s contingent, comprising Masters Samuel Arhin, Richard Dzokpo, and Gideon Ofori Ntiri, demonstrated exemplary skills and commitment in Mechanical Engineering CAD, prevailing over a competitive field drawn from various African nations.
The journey towards victory commenced with an intensive five-week training regimen focused on CAD Software Applications, conducted from July 24th to August 24th, 2023. This preparatory phase not only equipped the students with requisite technical proficiency but also instilled a sense of innovation crucial for success in the final competition held on August 25th, 2023.
Despite facing formidable opposition from counterparts across Africa, KTU’s students showcased exceptional ingenuity and emerged as frontrunners, garnering honors at the ATC Season 8.
The triumphant performance of KTU’s students underscores the institution’s dedication to fostering technical excellence, a commitment further reinforced by collaborative initiatives with AVIC. As KTU revels in this achievement, the university remains poised to leverage its success in ATC Season 8 as a springboard for continued participation and triumphs in subsequent editions of the competition.
This victory not only celebrates the individual accomplishments of KTU’s Mechanical Engineering students but also underscores the university’s stature as a beacon of technical education and innovation. It highlights the synergistic partnership between academic institutions like KTU and industry players such as AVIC International Holding Corporation, underscoring the transformative potential of collaborative endeavors in advancing technical proficiency and fostering innovation among Africa’s youth.
From Left, Prof. Ing. Richard Arthur (Dean – Faculty of Engineering), Engr. Alexander Kwadwo Osei (Team Lead), Competitors, Far right Dr Frank Agyen-Dwomoh (Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering)