Factors influencing students’ enrolment in Technical, Vocational Education and Training institutions in Butula sub-county, Busia county

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing students’ enrolment in Technical, Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Butula Sub-county, Busia County. The specific objectives of the study were: To examine the extent to which the courses offered influence students’ enrolment at TVET Institutions in Butula sub county, to establish the influence of adequacy of teaching staff on student enrolment at TVET institution, to determine the extent to which adequacy of teaching and learning resources at the TVET institutions influence student enrolment and to establish the extent to which the attitude of the students influence enrolment at TVET institutions. The researcher adopted descriptive research design. The target population comprised of 3 principals, 101 tutors and 661students from all the technical institutions in Butula sub-county. Quantitative data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics such as frequencies, and percentages. Qualitative data generated from interview schedules and open ended questions was organized and analyzed into themes, categories and patterns, pertinent to the objectives of the study. Inferential statistics such as correlation analysis was also used to determine the relationship between types of courses offered, adequacy of teaching and learning resources, adequacy of teaching staff, learners attitude and student enrolment. From the study findings the courses offered influenced the students’ enrolment in the TVET institutions (85.2%). Adequacy of teaching staffs influenced student enrolment at TVET institutions (59.6%). Adequacy of training resources influenced student enrolment at TVET institutions (62.9%). Attitudes of the learners influenced enrolment of students at TVET institutions (58.3%). Adequate and qualified human resource provision to TVET institutions should be made a key priority by national and county governments. All the stakeholders including the national and county governments should ensure that TVET institutions have adequate and modern facilities to provide quality training.