Research Article
Industry Evolving Needs and TVET Institutional Offerings: A Qualitative Response to the On-Demand Skill Gap in Nigerian Woodwork Technology Institution
Daniel Uchenna Chukwu*,
Hyginus Osita Omeje,
Samson Abayomi Ojo,
Anayo Alagba Okekpa,
Mark Nande Vershima,
Isaac Chinedu Kechere
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2024
Pages:
1-7
Received:
27 December 2023
Accepted:
8 January 2024
Published:
23 January 2024
Abstract: This study investigates the disparity or mismatch between the skills demanded by the evolving woodwork industry and the skills currently provided or available within Nigerian Woodwork Technology Institutions under Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). This disparity signifies the discrepancy between the skills needed by the industry, including modern technological proficiencies, specialized techniques, and adaptability, and the skills being taught or available within the educational framework of these institutions. The qualitative response in this context was used to address and analyze this discrepancy through an in-depth examination of the industry's evolving needs and the offerings provided by TVET institutions, highlighting the areas where the skills provided fall short of meeting the demands of the industry. Findings show that woodwork industries' on-demand skills include: machinery proficiency, customization and design adaptability, digital design and prototyping, and specialized joinery and finishing techniques among others. Among the challenges of meeting this need include resource limitation/lack of funds, faculty training and manpower development, as well as rapid technological changes, seen in the industry. With poor funding of the Woodwork Technology Education (WTE) and TVET as the major challenge of the training institutions, we concluded with a call for government funding in Nigeria. By allocating funds to upgrade the woodworking machinery in our TVET institutions, we can ensure that Nigeria's woodworking education aligns with global advancements, creating a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of the modern woodworking industry.
Abstract: This study investigates the disparity or mismatch between the skills demanded by the evolving woodwork industry and the skills currently provided or available within Nigerian Woodwork Technology Institutions under Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). This disparity signifies the discrepancy between the skills needed by the indust...
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Level of Satisfaction Among National Voluntary Community Development Service Program Trainees’ at Wachemo University, Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study
Abebe Alemu*,
Kaleegziabher Lukas,
Biruk Assefa,
Habtamu Tamrat,
Habtamu Abebe,
Dejene Ermias,
Natarajan Gopalan
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2024
Pages:
8-14
Received:
17 January 2024
Accepted:
27 February 2024
Published:
13 March 2024
Abstract: Introduction: Training is a means to an end, not an end by itself. Training improves the trainees' knowledge, skills, and attitude and should prepare them to engage in governmental and non-governmental economic activities. Knowing the level of national voluntary community development service program trainees' satisfaction can help identify the strength and area that needs improvement. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of national voluntary community development service program trainee satisfaction at Wachemo University in 2021. Methods: The cross-sectional survey was conducted from August 29 to September 20, 2021. A total of 442 study participants were enrolled using simple random sampling methods. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The data were entered into Epi-data and then exported to SPSS for statistical analysis, and to summarize the findings, descriptive statistics were applied. The level of satisfaction was assessed after training, and the satisfaction level was dichotomized as good vs. poor. Result: From the total study participants, 303 (75.7%) responded were satisfied with the training approach, and 285 (71.2%) were satisfied with the peace, stability, and services provided at Wachemo University. Three hundred twenty (80%) participants cultured good knowledge from the volunteer service training. The knowledge gained from training had a strong statistical correlation between satisfaction with services provided, training approach, and training materials Pearson’s r=0.937) (p<0.0001). Two hundred seventy-six (69%) of trainees self-reported that the acquired knowledge from training could prepare the trainees for entrepreneurship or employability. Conclusion: In this study, higher proportions of national voluntary community development service program trainees were satisfied with the training approach, training materials, and service provided at Wachemo University. We recommend that all stockholders undertake a tracing study to find how much the knowledge gained in training improves the employability or entrepreneurism of the national voluntary community development service program trainees at Wachemo University.
Abstract: Introduction: Training is a means to an end, not an end by itself. Training improves the trainees' knowledge, skills, and attitude and should prepare them to engage in governmental and non-governmental economic activities. Knowing the level of national voluntary community development service program trainees' satisfaction can help identify the stre...
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Research Article
Challenges Facing TVET in Saudi Arabia and Road Map to Reform
Fahed Suliman Algassem*
,
Asma Abdullah Hassan
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2024
Pages:
15-26
Received:
4 March 2024
Accepted:
18 March 2024
Published:
2 April 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijvetr.20241001.13
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Abstract: TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training is an important component of several manpower development programs in Saudi Arabia but faces many obstacles which prevent it from fully realizing the government’s aims. When a country wishes to reform TVET radically, it is helpful to draws on comparative research on the implementation of new models in other countries and to be informed of any debates regarding these. Detailed review of the literature has been carried out by the author to ascertain the role that TVET plays in Saudi Arabia. The author also identified the most significant challenges which TVET encounters along with critical success factors (CSFs) relating to improving TVET in Saudi Arabia. In addition, the author has examined international TVET practices and thus take advantage of the experiences of other countries, and then has suggested solutions to tackle challenges and to remove them. This study lists various challenge which impact on TVET in Saudi Arabia and ways to overcome them, such as mismatch between the skills of TVET graduates and the labor market, a shortage of good quality training and experience, programs which are not designed to meet the country’s needs, enrollment numbers too low, and a general perception of vocational training as being undignified and not prestigious, all issues which date back to the early days of industrial-vocational education in Saudi Arabia.
Abstract: TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training is an important component of several manpower development programs in Saudi Arabia but faces many obstacles which prevent it from fully realizing the government’s aims. When a country wishes to reform TVET radically, it is helpful to draws on comparative research on the implementation of new mode...
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