Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has reaffirmed its commitment to producing industry-ready graduates by equipping students with practical skills, innovation capabilities and entrepreneurial mindsets to meet the demands of the evolving job market.
The Vice Chancellor of KsTU, Professor Gabriel Dwomoh, said higher education must go beyond theoretical instruction to prepare graduates who can apply classroom knowledge to solve real-world challenges and contribute to Ghana’s socio-economic development.
He made the remarks at the launch of the 2026 KsTU Inter-Faculty Technology and Innovation Fair at the university’s Adako Jachie Campus.
Represented by the Principal of the Adako Jachie Campus, Rev. Prof. Surveyor Collins Ameyaw, Professor Dwomoh said rapid technological advancement, digital transformation, data-driven industries and globalisation require graduates who are innovative, adaptable and capable of creating sustainable solutions.
“The future belongs to graduates who can innovate, adapt and transform ideas into practical solutions that create value for society,” he noted.
He urged students to embrace technology, innovation and entrepreneurship as tools for addressing societal and industrial challenges.
According to him, the Technology and Innovation Fair provides a platform for students and faculty members to showcase research, creative projects and technological innovations while strengthening collaboration between academia, industry and the wider community.
The event is expected to promote knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary collaboration and business linkages through engagements with industry players, policymakers and other stakeholders.
Participating faculties include the Faculty of Built and Natural Environment, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development, Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, and Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
The Dean of the Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, Professor Thomas Obeng Asare, expressed confidence that the fair would enhance students’ employability by exposing them to practical problem-solving, innovation and industry engagement.
He said the initiative aligns with the university’s hands-on approach to teaching and learning, enabling students to refine their ideas, showcase their talents and build networks with potential employers and industry partners.
Professor Asare added that promoting innovation and entrepreneurship would help nurture graduates who are not only prepared for employment but are also capable of creating jobs and driving technological advancement in Ghana.
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