The role of TVET

What is TVET?

TVET stands for technical and vocational education and training. TVET is a type of training that focuses on teaching students skills and knowledge for specific careers or jobs. Look at the photos below. What jobs do you think the young people are being trained to do?

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Why is TVET important?

TVET programs are important for many reasons. Some are listed below.

• TVET programs provide hands-on, practical skills training for particular jobs or careers.
• The skills that people learn in TVET programs make them more employable.
• TVET programs help to meet the demand for workers with particular skills in various areas such as healthcare, construction, technology and the tourism sector.
• By creating skilled workers who are trained and ready for particular jobs, TVET helps support economic growth.