TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) A RESPONSE TO FUTURE SKILL NEED AND JOB CREATION FOR A GREEN ECONOMY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Technical Vocational Education and Training is education for those who need it, those who want it, and those who want to progress by it. The study systematically reviewed literatures as they relate to the study. Concepts such as Technical Vocational Education and Training, future skill need and job creation, green economy, acquiring technical and vocational education in Nigeria were examined as posited by various scholars. Some areas where Nigerians can acquire vocational and technical skills include institutions of learning such as National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, Petroleum Technology Development Fund and National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure. Key constraints to technical vocational education and training (TVET) in Nigeria and strategies for revamping TVET in Nigeria was also discussed in the study. The study concluded that TVET programmes need to be expanded to meet current trends in terms of skills and employment. Also, graduates of TVET should be equipped with the necessary skills that would make them outstanding in their chosen field. Based on the conclusion deduced from the study, it was therefore suggested among others that the Federal and State governments should establish more technical and vocational schools for the teaching of technical and vocational courses.