Role of Vocational Education and Training on Employment and Earning of Youths in Nepal

Abstract

The effect of globalization on human capital development is decisive. A country that lacks the means to compete in global market is often left behind. A key contributor in this regard is the Knowledge, skills and positive attitude of the workforce. Education and skills therefore are the driving forces of social development and economic growth of any country. Employment level of the working age group people, its composition and the growth in employment opportunities are the critical indicator of the development process in any economy. The present paper attempts to highlight the positive effects that played by the Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs in livelihood development of the large number of disadvantaged and unemployed population of Nepal.  Primary data and information collected from the purposively sampled respondents 405 VET graduates who after training are employed in their occupational sector. Field observation also made for obtaining qualitative information to establish the relationship between vocational training and the gainful employment of the training graduates. The finding of this study revealed that VET plays positive role in employment and income growth. However, it concludes with the recommendation that post training support to the participants is must for functional VET and getting suitable employment in the labor market.