Is TVET Not the Obvious Key to a Vibrant Economy?
By Dr. Rahida Aini
January 2023 COVER STORY
IF THERE IS an issue pertaining to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), it is the bad reputation garnered among urbanite parents. “It is about low-end jobs with low salaries and minimal career advancement prospects,” says Ramona, a parent to a 16-year-old. “On top of that, the working environment in most places is poor.”This judgement tends to sway students away from TVET and get them to regard it as a second-class option, meant for dropouts.Parents are prone to be...
Dr. Rahida Aini
works as a Publication Officer at Penang Institute. She enjoys writing and strolling along Straits Quay, appreciating the beauty of Mother Earth.
