Addressing Youth Unemployment in Nigeria: The Role of TVET and Strategies for Empowerment

Grace Oluwatoyin Korter

Abstract: This article explores the role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training TVET in addressing high youth unemployment in Nigeria. It identifies factors contributing to unemployment and proposes solutions, including promoting skill development, enhancing entrepreneurship opportunities, integrating local content into TVET curricula, and increasing funding for TVET institutions. The article underscores the need for a robust partnership between TVET institutions, industries, and local communities to foster youth empowerment and job creation.

Keywords: TVET, Youth Unemployment, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Local Content, Institutional Connect, Funding, Nigeria

How to Cite?: Grace Oluwatoyin Korter, "Addressing Youth Unemployment in Nigeria: The Role of TVET and Strategies for Empowerment", Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 26-31, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23629151503, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23629151503