Accra Technical Training Center

Accra Technical Training Center (ATTC) is a technical/vocational institution in Accra, Ghana.

ATTC was established in July 1966 as a joint project by the Governments of Ghana and Canada. It was envisioned as a training school to train skilled workers for Ghana's industrial requirements and it marked the first major Canadian support to Ghana in the field of technical education and training.

ATTC trains workers for different occupations and trades. Currently, the school is under the Technical Division of the Ghana Education Service of the Ministry of Education.

History

In the early 1960s, Arnold Doyle, the Director of Vocational and Technical Education for Saskatchewan, conducted a feasibility study for the establishment of a technical school in Ghana. It was sponsored by the Canadian External Aid Office.

Doyle became the Canadian Coordinator for the ATTC project. The Ghanaian counterpart was Frank Hutchful, then Ghana's Director of Apprenticeship and Duty Chief Technical Education Officer.

ATTC opened in July 1966. The ceremony was attended by Donald S. Macdonald and A.K. Deku, the then Commissioner for Education in the National Liberation Council (NLC) Government, representing the Government of Ghana

Vision

To deliver relevant and quality skills training and bridge the skills gap to solve graduate unemployment towards national development and industrialization through TVET.

Mission

Dedicated to advance the cause of demand – driven TVET employable skills for the youth to enable them fulfil Ghana's Technical Human Resource needs.

Trash Hack Initiative

UNESCO launched the Trash Hack initiative, an ESD campaign, in September 2020 to encourage young people to learn about sustainability by addressing waste issues. Globally, around 2 billion tonnes of waste are produced annually, polluting waterways, filling cities, and littering vast areas, including Ghana. In Ghana, over 1.1 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated each year, with only about 5% being collected for recycling. Without intentional measures, the waste problem will worsen. Advocacy, attitude changes, and policy interventions are essential to address this issue.

The Ghana Commission for UNESCO promotes simple actions that young people can take to reduce waste in their communities, homes, and schools. This outreach is often conducted through UNESCO Clubs in secondary and tertiary institutions. These clubs promote transformative education as outlined in SDG target 4.7, including education for sustainable development, global citizenship education, and health and well-being education.

On 12 March 2022, UNESCO Club members at Accra Technical Training Centre (ATTC) organized a trash hack campaign. The students showcased items such as hand-held fans, pencil/pen holders, bedroom lamps, air freshener dispensers, toys, and waterholes.

The Ghana Commission for UNESCO extends its gratitude to Mr. Arko Dometey (Principal, ATTC), Rev. Mordecai A. Nickson-Nubuor (Vice Principal Academics, ATTC), Mr. Theophilus Yaw Kofito (Vice Principal Administration, ATTC), Madam Theresa Amarquaye (Tutor & ATTC UNESCO Club Coordinator), Master Stephen Teye (UNESCO Club President, ATTC), and all club members for their efforts in making the campaign a success.[1]

Principal

As of July 2019 – Mr. arc Aku Dometey.

School Clubs and Societies

• Choir
• Cadet
• Maths And Science Club
• Scripture Union
• Brilliant Science And Mathematics Club (Brilla)
• Cybit Club (Infotech)
• Civic Education Club
• French Club
• German And Spanish Club
• Prayer Warrior
• Choreography Group
• Drama Club
• Cultural Groups
• Variety Shows And Musical Shows
• Geography Students Association (Geosa)
• Hot Not Cold (Hnc)
• Brass Band
• Business Club
• Science Club
• Ict Club
• Literary Group
• Ghana Red Cross Society
• General Arts Students' Association
• Writer's Association
• Drama And Debater's Club
• National Union Of Presbyterian Students Of Ghana.(N.U.P.S.G)
• Catholic Anglican Students Union (C.A.S.U)
• Pentecost Students Union (Pensa)
• Ghana Methodist Student Union (Ghamsu)
• Seventh Day Adventist Student Union (Sdasu)
• Student Success Fellowship ( S.S.F)
• National Commission For Civic Education( Ncce)
• Geography Club
• History Club
• Green Earth Organisation (Geo)
• Junior Achievement Club
• Tae Kwando Club
• Art Renaissance And Cultural Club.[2]

Sport Activities

• Football
• Volley
• Basket
• Handball
• Netball
• Hockey
• Athletics
• Volleyball
• Track-And-Field
• Table Tennis.[3]

Programmes

Accra Technical Training Center
Location
Accra, Kokomlemle P.O. Box MB 177, Accra Ghana
Coordinates	5.5739286°N 0.2090241°W / 5.5739286; -0.2090241
Information
Type	High School (Solely Day)
Motto	Training Industry Progress
Opened	July 1966
Founder	Governments of Ghana and Canada
Status	Active
Gender	Boys
Enrollment	Yearly

Core Study Areas

• English / Liberal Studies
• Integrated Science
• Mathematics
• Information Communication & Technology
• ICT
• Technical drawing

Elective Programme Areas

• Architectural Drafting
• Auto Body Repairs
• Building Construction Technology
• Business System Technician
• Computer Technology
• Construction Technician Programme
• Creative Art Technology
• Electrical engineering technology
• Electronics Engineering
• Fashion
• Industrial Maintenance
• Mechanical engineering technology
• Motor Vehicle Technology
• Plumbing and Gas Fitting Technology
• Refrigeration and Air-Condition Technology
• Small Engine Repairs
• Welding and Fabrication Technology
• Wood Construction Technology

Training Workers for Industry

The ATTC has been organizing short two-week courses for industry since 1994. This was set up with the support of the French government at that time. Courses include Hydraulics, Industrial Electricals, Pneumatics, Programmable Logic Controller, Refrigeration, Welding, and Meteorology (World Bank, 2014).