Government to upgrade JHS,SHS certificates to diplomas – Education Minister
The Minister of Education has announced plans to upgrade the Senior High School into a National Diploma certificate which can allow graduates to gain employment after completion of their programmes. Speaking at the 2019 Danquah Institute Leadership lecture under the theme: “World Class Education and Imperative for the Next Generation of Leaders,” Matthew Opoku Prempeh…
The Minister of Education has announced plans to upgrade the Senior High School into a National Diploma certificate which can allow graduates to gain employment after completion of their programmes.
Speaking at the 2019 Danquah Institute Leadership lecture under the theme: “World Class Education and Imperative for the Next Generation of Leaders,” Matthew Opoku Prempeh said a new curriculum for Junior High Schools in the country will see JHS graduates completing with National Higher Diplomas while qualified SHS graduates will be awarded with National Diplomas.
The Minister said it is unfair for young people in the country to be forced to complete University before being eligible for employment in the country.
He noted that such an upgrade for their qualification will make the graduates more relevant and not having to necessarily obtain University education to be qualified for employment in the country.
