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Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Volume-11 | Issue-12
Enhancing Technical Vocational Education and Training in Universities for Job Creation in Enugu State
Dr Felicia. O Nwokike, Ugo Nneka Perpetua
Published: Dec. 21, 2023 | 846 872
Pages: 351-355
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Abstract
The purpose of this paper was to determine the strategies for enhancing Technical Vocational education and Training (TVET) in Tertiary Institutions for job creation and National development in Enugu State. The area of study was Enugu State. The study adopted a survey research design. A total of 97 technical educators in tertiary institutions in Enugu State were used. A structured questionnaire with 31 items was used for data collection, while three experts carried out face and content validations and the instrument yield a reliability coefficient 0.78 indicating high reliability of the instrument. Two research questions were answered and two null hypotheses tested. Mean, Standard deviation and t-test statistics were used for data analysis. Findings showed that enhancing TVET would lead to quality training and supports given to youth through collaboration between government and stakeholders. Based on the findings from the study these recommendations were made; Government should introduce incentive in tertiary institutions that will support increased private sector participation in TVET delivery and TVET should be properly funded by the government and stakeholders.