Crafting Sustainable Future: The Nexus of Vocational Training, Employability and Sustainability within Development Initiatives

Abstract

Vocational Institutions over the years have emphasized more on the Education and Training that enhance the technicality and practicality of the vocation, also spearheads the agenda of facilitating both graduates and non-graduates; educated and noneducated and persons with minimum educational qualifications, since certain workforce do not require tertiary education. This research procures cross-sectional study of employability of Nigerian graduates who have undergone vocational education and training in previous years. Cross-sectional study was carried out on One hundred and twenty-five (125) Home Economics graduates across six tertiary institutions (Universities / Colleges of Education) in Oyo state. Data collected through self-designed On-line survey questionnaire accessed relationship between vocational education, training, and employability in professional career. Data was analysed using R-studio version 4.4.0., with 28% male and 72% female, of which 72% were above the age of 25years. The survey showcased marital status and educational qualification as not driving factors for employability among the graduates as most participants were bachelor’s degree / higher diploma and certificate certified. About 56% of the participants had gained employment above the duration of 5years, 44.8% were self-employed while the rest were administered to government establishment and private enterprises. While 51.2% were employed in Educational sector only 34.4% were in Business sector and the rest in hospitality and ICT. From satisfaction survey overview and recommendation, skills attained during vocational training played a huge role in career of employees and benefitting their current employment.