THE ROLE OF TVET AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY TRADES IN REDUCING THE RATE OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN NORTH EASTERN STATES OF NIGERIA

Abstract

The success of TVET in any country can be considered a key factor of the countries growth and technological development. For a country to be considered developed, building technology trades must play a vital role. A country like Nigeria which its population is rapidly growing, requires youth engagement in TVET for skill acquisition. This paper discussed the role of building technology trades for reducing the level of unemployment among the youth in North Eastern States. Building Technology trades training either in formal or non formal way has potentials for creating wealth and job opportunities for the youth to enable them be equipped and face the challenges of life. Therefore, strategies should be formulated through institutions that create or generate skills and training in the TVET sectors especially building Technology trades which will encourage the technical college graduates and discourage them from criminal activities.  Conclusion and recommendations are made among others that North Eastern States government should face the reality across the states to motivate the youth, engaging them into TVET related discipline e.g building technology trades.