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Bridging the Skills Gap: TVET’s Role in Solving Youth Unemployment in Nigeria

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Youth unemployment remains a pressing global issue, particularly in developing economies. Despite increasing levels of formal education, many young people struggle to find employment due to a persistent mismatch between the skills they possess and the needs of the labor market. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems are uniquely positioned to bridge this skills gap by equipping youth with demand-driven, practical, and industry-relevant competencies. This paper examined th

Source: Journal of Technical and Vocational Education and Training

DOI: 10.61955/weqqae

Author: Okakpu Okakpu

Institution: Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba

Language: English

Topic: Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7153475760