School of Education and Social Sciences
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Item How Physical Facilities affect Students’ Selection Decisions for Public TVET Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya(International J ournal of Professional P ractice (IJPP), 2023-08) Mutungi, Glory K.; Kibaara, Tarsila; Mwirichia, SeverinaPublic Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions have received enormous support from the government through the establishment of TVET Act, Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), and Higher Education Loans (HELB). The formation of these bodies aimed to encourage pursuance of technical education and students’ enrolment in the TVET institutions. However, these reforms caused an influx of students in some TVET institutions, while some have experienced low enrolment; hence, the question on students’ selection decision. The study aimed to investigate the influence of physical facilities on students’ decisions in selecting government TVET institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was informed by Jackson model. It utilized descriptive survey research design. It targeted 3505 respondents comprising of module three trainees, officers in charge of admission, and principals. Purposive sampling and stratified random sampling techniques were used in drawing a sample size of 361 respondents which comprised of 6 principals, 6 admission officers and 349 module three trainees. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The validity and reliability of research instruments was ascertained accordingly. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS, then computed descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data was analyzed by categorizing information gathered into themes. The study’s findings indicated that adequacy, availability and updatedness of training resources were important aspects of consideration when choosing a career in TVET institution. Thus, the study concluded that physical facilities had significant influence on students’ decisions in selecting public TVET institutions. The study recommends that the government avail funds to develop new and modern physical facilities, while TVET institutes’ managements should implement a maintenance plan for old facilities. This has implications on funding by national government, and further indicates need for collaborations with development partnersItem Trainees Employability Skills and Students’ Decisions in Selecting Public TVET Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya(International Journal of Professional Practice, 2023-06) Mutungi, Glory K.; Kibaara, Tarsilla; Mwirichia, SeverinaCareer choices among young people is essential since it determines their future prospects. As such, careful consideration ought to be undertaken at career selection stage to enable students make rightful decisions for both the course and the TVET institute where to undertake training. Subsequently, TVET institutions have adopted measures to ensure that students make informed career education decisions, and also acquire employable skills needed in the job market. Regular revision of curricula to fit employers’ needs, integration of technologies in training, deployment of modern equipment, and partnership with industries and secondary schools are critical. Nevertheless, TVET institutions have continued to experience issues in enrolment even as complaints on employable skills gaps continue to be cited by many employers. This study aimed to assess the influence of trainees’ employability skills on students’ decision in selecting public TVET institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya. It adopted descriptive survey research design. The target population of 3505 participants comprised officers in charge of admission, principals and module three trainees. Purposive sampling and stratified random sampling techniques were used in drawing a sample size of 361 respondents, which comprised of 6 principals, 6 admission officers and 349 module three trainees. Data was collected by means of questionnaires and interviews. The validity and reliability of research instruments was ascertained accordingly. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS, then, computed descriptive and inferential statistics. The qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The findings of the study indicated that TVET institutions produced competitive graduates who are equipped with employable skills required for employment. The study concluded that there was a significant relationship between trainees’ employability skills and students’ decision in selecting public TVET institutions. Consequently, The TVET Authority and National Industrial Training Authority should collaborate with public TVET management for effective enforcement and establishment of follow-up mechanisms to ensure industry linkages during the training.