Tech-Voc Among Gen Z: Aspirations, Stigma, and Opportunity

Raymart Manalo

doi:10.64591/0jgn4w66

Authors

Raymart Manalo Institute of Technical Education, Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University, Zamboanga City 7000, Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64591/0jgn4w66

Keywords:

Generation Z, Technical-Vocational Education, Social Stigma

Abstract

This article examines Generation Z’s complex relationship with technical-vocational (Tech-Voc) education in the Philippines, balancing its practical benefits with persistent social stigma. While Tech-Voc programs align with Gen Z’s learning preferences and provide industry-relevant skills, challenges such as underemployment, societal undervaluation, and the need to balance digital fluency with hands-on expertise remain. The piece calls for cultural and institutional shifts to position Tech-Voc as a respected and upwardly mobile career path.

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