The Field of TVET

Abstract

This chapter provides the global perspective on the field of TVET. The chapter begins by defining the term TVET and traces its development to present time. The chapter articulates the aims and roles of TVET in the preparation of youth for work. Present global issues such as global financial crisis, increasing illegal immigrates, abrupt technological changes, among other factors pushed education for all (EFA) movement to step up for TVET enrichment. The chapter has also offered avenues for moving the TVET forward with new terms like inbreeding TVET sector and vocationalism as a new way of expanding higher education globally.