EFFECTS OF G&C SERVICES ON NIGERIAN TVET STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC AND CAREER CHOICES

Ugochi Ukamaka Ugwu, Obiora Chukwuka Ugwu, Benjamin Onyebuchi Ezeity

Abstract


Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools were established for training and skill acquisition. Worldwide, TVET faces the problem of poor image representation, and as such, the services of guidance and counseling (G&C) unit are needed to address this challenge. Literature suggests that many Nigerian TVET schools do not have a functional G&C unit, as well as understand the services required of them. Therefore, this paper seeks to bridge the gap by discussing the performances of G & C unit in TVET schools within Nsukka education zone, to ascertain the implications for students’ academic and career choices. A survey design was used to collect data from the sample respondents. The results showed that ineffective G&C services in Nigerian TVET schools poses severe challenges to the students. The study concluded that for Nigerian TVET schools to develop, a functional G & C unit should be empowered to guide the students.

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Technical and Vocational Education Training, Guidance and Counseling, Nigeria, Academic, Career Choices

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