Technical Vocational Education Graduates success stories of a pathway to employment

Erwin Delos Reyes

doi:10.64591/3env1m57

Authors

Erwin F. Delos Reyes College of Engineering and Technology, Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University, Zamboanga City 7000, Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64591/3env1m57

Keywords:

TVET, employment, skills development

Abstract

This article highlights the transformative role of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Philippines as a pathway to employment and national development. By equipping graduates with industry-aligned skills and fostering personal growth, TVET bridges the gap between education and the labor market. Through industry partnerships, character building, and real-world experience, it empowers individuals—many from disadvantaged backgrounds—to achieve economic stability and contribute to societal progress.

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