AN ASSESSMENT ON THE ROLE OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN ADDRESSING UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The study assessed the role of technical and vocational education addressing
unemployment in Nigeria. Three (3) research questions were used for the study with
descriptive survey design adopted. Random sampling technique and sample size of 100
respondents were used for the study. The study was delimited to Adeyemi Federal
University of Education, Ondo, Ondo State. A 20-item questionnaire was administered on
100 students in Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Ondo State. The research
questions were analyzed using simple percentage, mean (X) and standard deviation. The
study revealed that the various e-teaching and e-learning materials used in the teaching
and learning of social studies which are laptops, interactive smart boards, projectors,
computer sets and Internet apps. The study also revealed the role of technical and
vocational education addressing unemployment in Nigeria which are; Good quality TVE
that is closely linked with strong employment growth, Technical and Vocational Education
help the learner acquire and develop skills knowledge and attributes necessary for effective
employment or succession in specific occupation etc. The study also revealed the skill areas
of vocational and technical education that can provide employment for youth in Nigeria
which includes; Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology, Welding and
Fabrication Technology, Underwater Diving/Survival Swimming, Fashion Designing,
Makeup Artistry, Event Planning and Home Cleaning, Arts and Crafts etc. Finally, the
study revealed the Challenges Facing Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in
Nigeria which entails Poor Public Perception and Apathy, Government Lukewarm
Attitudes/Poor Funding, Shortage of Qualified Vocational Technical Teachers etc. It was
recommended that Administrators in TVET programmes should utilize apprenticeship
training to prepare youths to develop profitable social habits required by the society and
basic computer literacy training programme to empower youths with IT skills, The Ministry
of Education through NBTE and its respective agencies charged with the responsibility of
empowering youths through vocational training should conduct public education
campaigns and activities to sensitize, educate and inform youths in various communities
about the significance of TVET programmes etc
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