Changing demands of technical and vocational education / Ratan Kumar Bhardwaj.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Areas of technical and vocational education -- Research methods of technical and vocational education -- Information and communication technology -- Advancing human development -- Future trends for TVE.

"Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems in many low- and middle-income countries do not match skills and labor market needs and are unprepared to meet the large rise in demand for TVET in the coming years. In the context of rapidly changing labor markets and evolving skills needs due to globalization, technological progress, demographic transformation, and climate change, the need for well-performing TVET is even greater to ensure smooth job transitions. This is especially critical as global youth unemployment stands at 16 per cent in 2022, much higher than the overall unemployment rate. These averages mask large disparities across countries, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. However, despite its high potential, training often falls short of expectations in low- and middle-income countries, says the report. This is largely due to difficulties facing learners, unsupported teachers, and weak incentives for providers. This book discusses the changing demands of the labor market and the consequent changes in the T'VE system. Intended as the universally-accepted resource for the field, the Handbook provides a comprehensive coverage of cutting edge developments in research, policy and practice in TVET within a single source. It will assist those involved in TVET at any level in making informed decisions and further advance and improve the field and to bridge the gap between vocational and academic education in the 21st century"-- Back cover.