Transition from Vocational Schooling to World of Work: Challenges of Graduates Working in Ethiopia’s Polytechnic Colleges

Abstract

The study looks at the difficulties that TVET graduates have when they enter the workforce, with a particular emphasis on Arba Minch, Awassa, and Akaki TVET Polytechnic schools. Using a cross-sectional survey to address the dearth of research on this subject, the study discovered that low training quality, poor industry contacts, poor trainee performance, bad teaching techniques, and big class numbers all make it more difficult for graduates to enter the workforce. The sole professional obstacle that both male and female TVET graduates must overcome is the acquisition of actual hard skills. Even without parental support, they are prepared for the workforce and capable of being fairly independent. Thus, by showcasing exceptional performance and real-world skills like internships and entrepreneurial ability, TVET graduates may succeed in the workplace. Also, to ensure loan availability and encourage middle-level skilled resources to pursue self-employment options, financing organizations should embrace intangible assets.