Provision of Technical and Vocational Education and Training to Needy Youth in Punjab: An Explanatory Study

Dur-e- Nayab, Abid Hussain Chaudhry and Ghulam Fatima

Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies, 2021, vol. 3, issue 3, 265-272

Abstract: Purpose: The main focus of the study was to explain the perspective of the principals of Vocational Training Institutions (VTIs) on the provision of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to deprived and needy youth. These institutions are being run by Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC). This paper is an intellectual effort to search out the strengths and weaknesses of TVET program and to find out the actual needs of the institutes for providing quality technical and vocational education.Design/Methodology/Approach: The study was qualitative in nature. An in depth interview schedule, validated by a panel of three experts, was designed to collect data. The population of the study consisted of all 208 principals working in VTIs in Punjab. The sample of study consisted of 20 principals (10% of the population) who were randomly selected from all the institutes of Punjab.Findings: Results revealed that TVET is an effective tool for imparting skills to the deprived and needy youth which enables them to live their lives with prosperity and dignity. Additionally, it is an important factor to alleviate poverty. On the other hand, TVET program is lacking in provision of latest equipment, trained and sufficient staff and demand driven skills.Implications/Originality/Value: The study will be beneficial to policy makers, provincial government and the authorities of Punjab Vocational Training Council.

Keywords: Technical and Vocational Education; Needy youth Strengths; Weaknesses; Punjab Vocational Training Council (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.26710/sbsee.v3i3.1939

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