Journal Articles: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1-20 of 32
-
The Role of Industry Partnerships and Internship Programs in TVET Institutions in Enhancing Solar Photovoltaic Industry Readiness in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Education, Science and Social Sciences, 2024)The sudden rise of renewable energy, more so in the solar PV sector, increases the demand for a highly competent workforce that can install, maintain, and operate Solar PV Plants. This demand has increased calls by the ... -
An Assessment of Value Creation Practices in Enhancing Marketability of Internally Developed Technology Solutions: A Case of Selected TVET Institutions in Kenya
(Africa Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training, 2025)The core mandate of technical and vocational training institutions is to train for skills acquisition. There is also a realization that these institutions can as well play a significant role in building a knowledge-driven ... -
Practices Impeding the Use of External Technology in Promoting Commercialization of Innovative Technology Solutions in Selected TVET Institutions in Kenya
(Journal of Research in Education and Technology, 2023)In the recent past, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Kenya has witnessed increasing demands to undertake technology innovations with commercial intent. In response, TVET institutions have ... -
Enhancing Green Engineering in Western Kenya: Reorienting Mechanical EngineeringCourses in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutes
(Journal of Technology & Socio-Economic Development, 2024)United Nations instituted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 1992. Sincethen, governments across the globe have been under pressure to promote the advancement of agreen economic regime in their countries. Green ... -
Compliance to OSHA 2007 Legislation in TVET Education and Training Centres, Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2024)Occupational Health and Safety refers to an academic discipline area which is related to the protection of the safety, health and wellbeing of people in any kind of profit generating activity. In TVET institutions the ... -
An Exploration Of The Factors Affecting Skills Development Amongst Trainees Of Building And Civil Engineering In Technical And Vocational Institutions In Uganda.
(IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), 2024)The study explored the factors affecting skills development amongst trainees of building and civil engineering in Technical and Vocational institutions in Uganda. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) involves ... -
Evaluating The Accessibility AndEffectiveness Of Career Guidance Information For Secondary School Candidates On Technical And Vocational Education And Training Courses In Uganda
(IOSRJournalofResearch&Methodin Education(IOSR-JRME), 2024)The purpose of the study was to assess the availability of career guidance information to secondary school candidates in Uganda. This study was guided by the Theory of Enlightenment Education and the Educational Theory ... -
Influence of Job Opportunities on Course Choice in Vocational Training Centres in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2025-01)Job prospects and labor market conditions significantly influence choice of vocational course. Family enterprises, socioeconomic factors, and career counselling can influence trainees' choices. Guidance and information ... -
Influence of Socio-Cultural Factors on Female Trainees' Enrollment in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician Courses in Bomet County, Kenya
(International Journal of Education, Science and Social Sciences, 2024-10)In Kenya, technical fields are key for achieving the Vision 2030 which aims to transform Kenya into a middle-income country by promoting industrialization, technological innovation, and a skilled labor force. However, ... -
Influence of trainees’ personalityon Course Choice inVocational Training Centres inTaitaTaveta County, Kenya
(International Journal of Marketing and Technology, 2023)Students with strong social skills and personality are more likely to study in social sciences. TaitaTaveta County, Kenya, has 29 vocational training centers offering diverse courses. The effects of personality on course ... -
Influence of Gender on Course Choice in Vocational Training Centres in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(Journal of African Studies in Educational Management and Leadership, 2023)Choice of course is a leading challenge in most Vocational and Technical Training Institutions globally. Studies have noted gender challenges as a determinant factor towards effective course choice, an aspect that the ... -
Influence of TVET training on Implementation of Solar Streetlights project in Kisii County; Kenya
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2023-06)Solar powered streetlights project is increasingly becoming an important source of energy in Kenya due to its renewable nature. The study endeavoured to find out how TVET training affect implementation of solar streetlights ... -
An Investigation Of Agricultural Training Competencies Needed In Vocational Colleges In North Rift Region, Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,, 2022-09)The agricultural industry globally is frustrated by chronic mismatch between competencies and work, often leading to economic downturn and youth unemployment. The objective of the study was to assess the extent to which ... -
Factors Affecting Female Learner’s Enrolment in Technical Courses, At Karumo Technical Training Institute,Meru- Kenya
(International Journal of Engineering, Science and Mathematics, 2023-06)Technical courses offers hands-on experience to foster a wide array of self-employability skills among the beneficiaries. However, for a long time the enrolment to technical courses is characterised by low female student ... -
Efficacy of an Online Pedagogy on TVET Practical Skills Training Delivery: A Quasi-Experimental Study
(International Journal of Vocational Education and Training Research, 2023-08)To commit to the ‘everywhere’ access to TVET practical skills (at and away from the training institution), there is need for empirical evidence that supports the idea of delivering practical skills training through an ... -
A Review of TVET Quality Assurance Practice in Uganda
(East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2023-07)The movement towards internationalisation of education and training practices to facilitate the global flow of labour, technology, trade, and industry; has brought to the forefront the discussions of national TVET strategies, ... -
Challenges of an Online Pedagogy as a Method for TVET Practical Skills Training Delivery and Assessment
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2023-08)Natural catastrophes and pandemics have disrupted teaching and learning in unexpected ways, forcing educators to carefully contemplate a future in which the majority of training delivery and assessment may have to be online. ... -
Availability of Competence-Based Teaching/Learning Materials, Tools, and Equipment at Kenya's Coastal Region TVET Institutions
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023)Competence-based programs aim to equip learners with skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for actual workplaces, so the development of these skills knowledge and attitudes takes into account the needs of businesses ... -
Personal Interest as A Determinant of Career Choice in Home Science Education Programme Offered in Kenyan Universities
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)The process of choosing a career path has been a difficult task to students. Students pursuing Home Science Education programmes in the universities have faced difficulties of choosing careers. This study sought to ... -
The Role of TVET Managers in the Implementation of Real-Life Project-Based Learning for Competence Development of TVET Trainees in Uganda
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Real-Life Project-Based Learning (RLPBL) has long been used especially in developing countries. Various results of RLPBL related studies have also been found to be effective and have a positive impact on trainees. The ...
