| dc.description.abstract | This study was conducted to determine the strategies influencing production of
middle level workforce in Technical, Vocational Education and Training CTVET)
institutions in Nairobi region, Kenya. The study sought to determine the extent to
which financial strategies, leadership strategies, adequacy of teaching learning
resources and the number of courses offered influence production of middle level
workforce in TVET institutions. The study adopted descriptive survey research
design to gather information from the respondents. Data collection was done by
use of questionnaires and presentation was made in form of charts, tables and
graphs. The study was based on the human capital theory.
The key study findings include: TVET institutions receive limited funding from
the industry and donors; Institutions have inadequate funds to support
scholarships, work study programmes for students and lecturers' career
advancement and; students are not adequately involved in leadership, planning
and decision making. Although the lecturers had adequate teaching learning
resources, teaching laboratories classrooms and workshops were not well
equipped. Shortage of staff especially in the technical disciplines and inadequate
career guidance and counseling services led to reduced enrolments. Creation of
awareness in secondary schools, defined career mobility, and number of courses
offered to TVET trainees could increase enrolments. The study recommends
development of strategies for increasing access to TVET funding, develop
partnerships with industry and establish work study and scholarship programmes;
develop strategies for prudent utilization of funds. Finally, the study recommends
development of career guidance and counseling strategies and adoption of proper
orientation at TVET level for career information and development. | en_US |
