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It is a fact, universally acknowledged, that present era is of technology.
We can not connive at its importance and productivity after we witness the Western
Countries and a number of Asian Countries as well, who have not only carved out their
niche by imparting technical education to their aspiring youth but consequent thereupon
have touched the very zenith and apex of development in the field of technology.
The research reveals that the prevalent scenario in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa
in comparison reflects rather an antithesis and a dismal picture. In this province, technical
education can only entice and allure the left over students, who have not accepted or not
able to get enrolled by the other sundry streams in general education.
The need of the hour is to acquaint and familiarize students, in particular,
not only with the viability and importance of Technical, Vocational and Commercial
Education but also with the fact that how much trained and skilled workforce is required
for our country in general and in this Province (Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa) in particular.
In pursuit with organising, regularising and supervising the Technical,
Vocational & Commercial Education, the government had established two different
directorates i.e. Directorate of Technical Education and Directorate of Manpower andTraining in 1971 and 1986 respectively. By realising the working environment and
functions of both the organisations i.e. human resource development, the government
merged both the organisations by establishing a joint Directorate General of Technical
Education and Manpower Training during the year 2007.
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The present organisation strives at attaining the goals and objectives set by
the government for enhancing knowledge, skill and capabilities of unprivileged class in
the field of Technical, Vocational and Commercial Education.
The Directorate General of Technical, and Manpower Training being a
government representative agency ensures to implement all the rules and regulations,
promulgated by the provincial government, and related to Technical, Vocational &
Commercial Education. Having a close link with industries, it purviews not only
Technical, Vocational & Commercial Education and Manpower Training but also Board
of Technical Education (BTE) and Trade Testing Board (TTB) Technical Teacher
Training Institute (TTTI). It is also playing its pivotal role on the works of Technical and
Vocational Training System (TEVT), Child Labour Training and Human Skill
Development in Women.
In this research the reviewed literature that imbibes that crux and nitty-
gritty of Technical, Vocational and Commercial Education is to train and develop the
students of various disciplines related to skill and human resource development.
Technical, Vocational and Commercial Education provides to the student ample
opportunities of earning with futuristic perspectives of business of any sort.
The study is based on primary data i.e. stems on different questionnaires,
distributed among students and faculty. The research questions and objectives of the
study were that how the contribution of Technical, Vocational and Commercial
Education is considered by all the stake holders, how the faculty link their career with
Technical, Vocational and Commercial Education, how do the students receive andperceive the Technical, Vocational and Commercial Education and to what extant the
students are clear about the importance scope and career. Further what are the main
variable and contributor which clarify the option of selection of Technical, Vocational
and Commercial Education, to find out the clarity, satisfaction, emotional, and
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Professional attachment with Technical, Vocational and Commercial Education and to
identify both in quantitative and in qualitative terms the economic and social contribution
of Technical, Vocational and Commercial Education.
It transpires different bent of mind towards satisfaction level, that the
decision to join the Technical, Vocational and Commercial Education contributes
towards the social and economic development both directly and indirectly, future career
and viability of this system of education in the long run. For analysis purpose descriptive
statistics have been used and the findings have been presented in tabular form. The
findings of the research indicates mostly both the students and faculty are satisfied with
their decision for opting this stream of education and believe that this system (Technical,
Vocational & Commercial Education) contributes to the country in general and Khyber
Pakhtoonkhwa in particular. Further the students and faculty both are optimistic about the
shining future of their own as well as this stream of education.
The research work candidly divulges that modern era is of Technical
Education which not only explores new vistas of livelihood to the youth but also
broadens their vision to realise the challenges this country is encountered with. It opens
novel realms and domains of innovation emerge as developed country in this region.
For future research it is recommended that to enhance the technical know-
how the government is required to pay attention to establish Technical, Vocational and
Commercial Education Institutes in all Tehsil level and in the major semi urban areas of
the province. Further trade & commerce exhibitions, workshopsvi
& seminars may be arranged for greater awareness of the students and gentle societal
forces. Also to increase and develop the linkage with the industry and to introduce the
Technical, Vocational and Commercial Education at school level. The government is
aught to pay attention to establish Technology and Technical University in the province
and to provide incentives in the establishment of private institutions of Technical,
Vocational and Commercial Education with a close check and balance system. In
addition public private partnership needs to be facilitated. The donor countries may also
provide opportunities for higher studies, specialized training, transfer of technology and
facilitate in lessen the burden of unemployment by introducing new trades in the exiting
Technical, Vocational and Commercial Education institutions. |
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