The Challenges of Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges in Benshangul Gummuz Regional State
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2011-07
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess the challenges of TVET Colleges in Benshangul
Gummuz Regional state. The study has been conducted in two governmental and two
non-governmental TVET Colleges. The trainees, trainers, College management bodies,
and Regional TVET experts were the main sources of data for the study. Stratified
random sampling approach was employed in selecting the trainers and trainees.
Questionnaires, interviews, observation check list, focus group discussion, and
document analysis were the instruments used for the collection of data. The data
obtained through questionnaires were analyzed using statistical instruments like
percentage and weight mean values. The data are analyzed and interpreted
quantitatively as well as qualitatively. The results obtained from the study suggest that
the TVET Colleges in the region are not supplied with qualified and skilled trainers and
lack machines, equipment, workshops, libraries, classrooms, books, and other facilities.
Furthermore, findings reveal that lack of adequate facilities, shortage of skilled
manpower, lack of awareness regarding TVET strategy, lack of adequate budget, and
lack of commitment of concerned bodies are challenges of TVET colleges in the region.
Besides, Colleges are not well organized and have not enough resources to implement
current TVET curriculum. Lack of skilled trainers, lack of facilities and machinery and
weak internal organization are major challenges of trainees in the college while,
unsuccessful Center of Competency (COC) exam, competing with others and lack of
employers are expected challenges for trainees. There is no professional guidance and
counseling in the colleges and trainees cannot decide their opportunity and will have
job. Lack of cooperative training and COC assessments is not employed and these have
an effect on quality training. Finally, Based on the findings and conclusions, the
following points were recommended to address the existing challenges in the Region
under study: Staff development in the Colleges; internally organized TVET systems in
the region and TVET institution; and raise social awareness about the importance of
TVET in the region for all societies should seriously be considered. Necessary facilities
should also be fulfilled. In addition, tracery studies should be carried out before
providing training, and trainees have to be encouraged in self-employment. Besides
strengthening the labor market information system; establishing and enhancing
technology transfer department; enhancing supervisory and professional support;
offering opportunities for further education for trainers; and establishing professional
guidance and counseling services are issues to be addressed.
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The Challenges of Technical, Vocational Education