Archaic view of TVET must be discarded – AU
Ms Sophia Ashipala, Head of the Education Division, African Union Commission, says the archaic notion that Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a second-tier choice must be discarded.
She subsequently referred to as for vocational coaching to be recognised as an equally prestigious and rewarding pathway as conventional educational routes.
“Skilled professionals are the backbone of industries, from manufacturing to healthcare. By aligning TVET’s key values with the needs of industry and the relevance of technology to the job market, we elevate its value in society”.
Ms Ashipala, talking on the Africa Skills Week Summit on the theme “Rethinking TVET and Skill Development: Effective Models for Implementation in Africa” emphasised that vocational training may change lives and communities and drive whole economies ahead.
She mentioned that with over 60 per cent of Africa’s inhabitants beneath the age of 25, the continent stood getting ready to financial development fueled by its youthful power and that TVET was essential to harnessing this potential.
She knowledgeable that the African Union’s Agenda 2063, had recognized human capital improvement as a core purpose, and TVET was set to play a central position in attaining this imaginative and prescient.
Ms Ashipala additionally underscored the significance of integrating rising applied sciences into TVET to bridge present gaps in infrastructure, high quality, and entry.
“The 21st-century workplace is largely driven by technology, and for African nations to compete globally, we must leverage these advancements in TVET, E-learning platforms, augmented reality, and mobile training units are just some of the ways we can bring vocational skills to even the most remote areas,” she mentioned.
Ms Ashipala additionally highlighted the necessity to assist girls throughout Africa to pursue careers in varied fields, significantly these historically dominated by males.
She pressured that gender inclusion in TVET was important for Africa’s general improvement and that ladies must be motivated to discover all profession alternatives.
Ms Ashipala referred to as on the non-public sector to collaborate with public establishments to create alternatives for steady studying, upskilling, and reskilling all through a person’s profession, including that “such partnerships were crucial for building the Africa of tomorrow—one that stands tall on the global stage.”
“As Africa continues to grow and develop, we can expect TVET to drive a paradigm shift in the continent’s education sector, resulting in a more skilled and productive workforce,” she added.
Source: GNA
