SPATS graduates 808 students, appeals for infrastructure support

St Paul Technical School (SPATS) in Kukurantumi, Eastern Region, celebrated its third graduation ceremony, with 808 students completing programs in various technical and vocational fields. The graduating class included 757 males and 51 females.

The event featured a notable robotics exhibition where students demonstrated their practical skills and innovation by assembling and programming robots. This display garnered admiration from attendees and underscored the institution's increasing emphasis on technology-driven learning.

Professor Prince Boateng, Principal of Ada College of Education and an alumnus, addressed the graduates on the theme "TVET, Skilled Youth, Strong Nation." He stressed the critical role of technical and vocational education in driving economic growth and industrialization, citing examples of nations like Japan, South Korea, and China that achieved significant development through sustained investment in skilled manpower.

School Principal Mr. Teye-Bi-Teye Agualey congratulated the students and appealed to the government, corporate organizations, and alumni for support to address the school's infrastructure deficit. Outstanding students and departments were recognized for their achievements, with Mensah Fiifi Edward from the Electrical Department receiving the Principal's Award for Overall Best Student.

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TVET, Skilled Youth, Strong Nation