Relevance of Technical Vocational Education and Training for Smooth Transition from Schools to Jobs in Nigeria

Abstract

In recent times, trainees graduating from vocational and technical institutions appear to be having a rough transition from school to work. This is evident by the alarming high rate of unemployment, under employment and poverty confronting them. The issue of youth employment and self reliance has been relegated to the background due to higher priority given to politics. To help address the issue of of employment and prepare trainees for smooth transition from schools to jobs, this paper gave a literature evidence on the relevance of Technical Vocational Education and Training for smooth transition from schools to jobs. The paper gave a conceptual review on Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), benefits of TVET programme and its relevance in enhancing trainees smooth transition from schools to jobs. It also unveiled the function of ministry of labour and employment concerning skill development and certification in Nigeria as well as the benefits of trade test certificates at professional craft level. It also unveiled the national problems and challenges militating against effective utilization of the available marketable TVET skills in Nigeria.