Challenges Affecting Technical Vocational Education and Training in Trinidad and Tobago: Stakeholders’ Perspective

Abstract

According to Mends-Brew and Dadzie (2016) education is a vital vehicle for any civilisation, socio-economic advancement. Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) should be an ideal education platform that will bring socio-economic development. TVET was perceived to have a profoundly influential purpose in providing the vital human capital required by commerce (Anderson 2009). Human capital concept has been the leading methodology embraced by global monetary organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) and by national governments, tough human capital theory has changed in form and accent over time Consequently, we can see the relevance and importance of TVET and with this back ground in mind the researchers will explore the subject of TVET, analysis and examine TVET in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T). According to Beardwell, Holden and Claydon (2004) the need for a skilled and educated workforce is vital for effective functioning of the economy and for the competitiveness and by and large the wellbeing of society. In order for a country to achieve the required skills the government must establish TVET systems and policies that would aid in the acquisition of these skills