D, Technical and Vocational Education and Training and its Relevance in Bangladesh for Youth Employability and Sustainable Career Planning
Keywords:
TVET, skills development, youth employability, Bangladesh.Abstract
There is a massive lack of jobs in Bangladesh’s employment market, but there is a more considerable lack of trained employees. Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) was expected to be the pioneer in generating capable human resources. However, it is seen that TVET institutions could not achieve the expected outcomes. To address the issues related to TVET in Bangladesh, this research explores the impediments to the youth and sustained employment of Bangladeshi TVET graduates. Data in this study were gathered using a mixed-methods strategy via survey and interviews. Data were primarily collected from the Dhaka and Rajshahi divisions, to fully grasp the situation and the enrollment rate of TVET students in various regions of the country. From the findings, it can be seen that, due to a mismatch between expected skills and actual abilities, as well as limited support for the sector from the government, TVET institutions in Bangladesh have been unable to meet the expectations of students. Moreover, it is demonstrated that the inadequate implementation of regulatory frameworks is one of the primary causes for the dearth of qualified trainers in TVET. The majority of TVETs have a lower level of practical lessons, according to triangulated data. The findings also indicate that most students lack confidence in their abilities to pursue a sustainable career. The study concludes by providing insights for improving the effectiveness of vocational and technical education in Bangladesh.
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