Policy Framework for Creation of Sustainable Industries through Work-Based Learning in TVET

Abstract

It has been widely acknowledged that one indispensable programme that can produce demand-driven manpower for sustainable industrial and technological advancement of nations is Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Creating sustainable industries requires long-term strategic approach. Given the critical role of human resources in sustainability, TVET institutions which train future industry staff needs to collaborate with the industries through functional and effective work based learning models. There should therefore be a nexus between the model of training and what is expected of the future workers being trained for the industries. Creation of the right policy is therefore critical. This paper x-rayed the theories and models of work-based learning; nexus between TVET institutions and sustainable industries through work based learning; and the existing challenges to be remedied through formulating right policy framework and reforms for the TVET systems. For the way forward, such policy should be geared towards ensuring, among others, that training institutions and industries work on shared vision; and that the policy framework for sustainability is based on best international models and practices highlighted in the paper.