2020•MATTER International Journal of Science and TechnologyOpen access

TECHNICAL TRAINING: A PATHWAY TO YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

Ohagwu Onyekachi Marcellinus

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This paper assessed the relevance of technical training as an empowerment tool for youth in Sarawak – hence it shed light on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) as a pathway to youth empowerment. It is noted that TVET increases youth empowerment opportunities and social-economic development. Qualitative research methodological approach was adopted in this study and the findings show that TVET is a tool for positive change with various potentials for skill development, capacity building, wealth creation, and youth empowerment.

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This paper assessed the relevance of technical training as an empowerment tool for youth in Sarawak – hence it shed light on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) as a pathway to youth empowerment. It is noted that TVET increases youth empowerment opportunities and social-economic development. Qualitative research methodological approach was adopted in this study and the findings show that TVET is a tool for positive change with various potentials for skill development, capacity building, wealth creation, and youth empowerment.

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This paper assessed the relevance of technical training as an empowerment tool for youth in Sarawak – hence it shed light on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) as a pathway to youth empowerment. It is noted that TVET increases youth empowerment opportunities and social-economic development. Qualitative research methodological approach was adopted in this study and the findings show that TVET is a tool for positive change with various potentials for skill development, capacity building, wealth creation, and youth empowerment.

Key concepts: Empowerment, Vocational education, Youth empowerment, Training (meteorology), Positive Youth Development, Relevance (law), Qualitative research, Economic growth

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