Integrating Vocational Education into Employability and Sustainability as A Triple Helix Approach For Development in Emerging Economies
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This Empirical Study investigates the interconnectedness of education, employability, and sustainability, conceptualized as a
“triple Helix” model for comprehensive development. To ensure sustainability, Nigerian economy going by its present state calls for revamp. This paper therefore examined the interrelationship between vocational education, employability, and sustainability using as the triple helix in the context of developing economies. The major emphasis of the triple helix model is collaboration between university, industries and government, as a driver of innovation, economic progress and sustainable growth. This research assesses how these three spheres interact to promote employability and sustainability via education. Relevant literature was reviewed to form opinion. Mixed methods approach involving surveys and interviews with stakeholders from education industry and government sectors was employed. The study evaluates how to make use of triple helix model to address development challenges in emerging economies. It examines the effectiveness of educational
programs that incorporate sustainability principle in enhancing employability. The findings provide valuable insights into best practices and offer policy recommendations for leveraging this triple helix model to drive sustainability development. Findings showed that triple helix is capable of supporting economic development in Nigeria. The researcher recommended that there should be optimization of the integration of education for sustainable development and vocational training for enhanced employability and economy within the triple helix model framework. Policy makers should establish guidelines that make employability and sustainability education a mandatory part of national curricula to enhance vocational training and lifelong learning opportunity.
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