Factors Affecting the Implementation of Cooperative Training in Some Selected Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions of Tigray Region
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2011-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The main purpose of the research was to assess the factors affecting the implementation of
cooperative training in some selected TVET institutions of Tigray region. In order to
achieve this purpose, basic questions were raised that were intended to address the
implementation of cooperative training. To achieve the purpose of the study descriptive
survey method was employed. There are 26 TVET institutions in the region. These TVET
institutions were grouped in to seven based on the type of training they provide and from
among the 15 TVET institutions which provide training in industrial, business, and
construction fields, Adigat SDC, Axum SDC, Shire SDC, Korom SDC, and Wukro TVEr
were selected and included in the study by using simple random sampling method. In the
study trainees, trainers, vocational counselors, outcome-based coordinalOrs, and
organizations which participate in cooperative training were the respondents for the
questionnaires and interviews. To investigate valuable information and to gather the
required data questionnaires, interviews, document analysis and field observations were
applied. The study came up with, among other things, that there is shortage of training
facilities, a mismatch between the knowledge and skills included in the curriculum and
what is needed in the actual work place, less awareness on the part of the cooperative
training organizations, and the services being rendered by the vocational counselors are
not satisfactory. Finally, on the basis of the findings, it was recommended that it is better
for the regional TVET bureau to equip, as much as possible, the training institutions with
the necessary facilities and materials. Moreover, training institutions should be better to
establish strong relationships and create awareness to cooperative training providing
organizations so as to solve their resource scarcity. Still it is advisable to assign vocational
counselors and supervisors with the necessary professional preparation and experience in
order to help trainees solve their personal, occupational, and life problems.
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Vocational Education and Training Institutions of Tigray Region