The Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Preparing Its Graduates for Green Jobs in Entoto Technical and Vocational Education and Misrak Poly-Technique Colleges
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2017-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study was to assess the role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in preparing its graduates for green jobs: at Entoto and Poly-technique colleges and to suggest possible mechanisms to reduce the problem. A descriptive survey research design was employed in this study. The study included 150 trainers, 272 trainees, 4 Deans, and 1 TVET Agency expert. Data were collected using questionnaires, interview, and document analysis. Data obtained through separate questionnaires were analyzed using statistical tools like frequency, percentage, mean, weighted mean and t-test. Moreover, data gathered through interview and document analysis were analyzed in narrative form to complement the quantitative findings. The study found out that inadequate awareness creation, lack of special fund for green jobs, lack of teaching materials, trainers turnover, demotivation of trainers, and low capacity of trainers to adopt and transfer technology. Based on the findings, it was concluded that the Colleges was not strong enough in equipping the trainees with the necessary skills that enhance green jobs. In line with the above findings and conclusion, the colleges should arouse the interest of trainees and trainers by providing incentives at least in the form of recognition certificate for their well practices in green jobs. Moreover, the issue of green job is up to date and global phenomenon. Thus, the Colleges should prepare sound proposals on green jobs and gain financial and expert assistance from national and international nongovernment organizations.
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Role of Technical, and Vocational Education, Graduates for Green Jobs