TVET Participation, Triggers, Perception and Aspiration

Abstract

Students choose their line of study, among other things, depending on their perceived abilities, the demand of the subject they are going to study, the probability of successes as well as the job opportunity after completion of their studies. In this regard some factors trigger students’ participation in different kinds of educational opportunities. Such factors affect students’ participation, their perception and future aspiration in relation to educational stream they want to follow. In view of this, the study aims to provide information about TVET students’ perception with regard to the program they are following. Specifically, the study focuses on the following four areas: • The perceptions of students regarding TVET participation and the triggers that might lead to their TVET participation; • The types and sources of information required and used by TVET students in deciding whether to participate or not; 􀂃 Key influences of students’ study and career decisions. • The educational and employment outcomes expected by TVET students