Placement of Trainees into Different Fields of Study in the Selected Government Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges of Addis Ababa
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2007-03
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The mazn purpose of the study was to investigate the
drawback of placement of trainees into different fields of
study in the government TVET colleges of Addis Ababa that
has been found to be a controversial issue. This is because
the new entrants possibly lack clear self-understanding,
have inadequate information about the fields of specialization
each training colleges offers in particular and about the TVET
program in general.
A descriptive survey method of study was employed to
identify the major problems that came across to the
placement of trainees in three selected government TVET
colleges of Addis Ababa. These sample TVET Colleges were
selected on the basis of purposive sampling techniques
depending on the nature and size of the respondents. The
subjects of the study were 97 Instructors, 474 Trainees, 9
Deans, 6 Counselors of TVET colleges and 6 TVET Experts of
Addis Ababa City Education Bureau.
Information was also obtained using questionnaires which
contained both closed and open-ended questions
The result of the study depicted that placement of trainees
was not largely based on the interests of trainees and were
not given initial orientations that help them join their
respective fields and adjust themselves to their school
environment. Trainees were not assisted to solve their
vocational problems through counseling services and
guidance officers did not provide the necessary information
on job opportunities and other personal development. The
placement criteria that were formulated by the concerned
body were not clear and open to all categories of trainees.
Based on the finding, conclusions and recommendations for
the improvements of the setback are forwarded.
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Different Fields of Study in the Selected Government Technical