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Table 4.13: Challenges in TVET in Palestine
S
ITEMS
SA
%
A
%
N
%
DA
%
SDA
%
X
Result
Comm*
1
There is a joint assessment of
students by industry and
institutions
0
23.5
52.9
17.6
5.9
2.94
2.94<3.5
Not
Accepted
2
Female Skilled workers face
higher level of unemployment
compared to male
5.9
41.2
17.6
35.3
0
3.18
3.18<3.5
Not
Accepted
FromTable 4.13, we conclude that TVET sectors of Palestine are facing the following
challenges:
1.
Generally, there is no joint assessment of students by industry and institutions.
2.
Femaleworkers do not necessarily face higher levels of unemployment as compared to
male.
Table 4.14: Industrial contribution in Palestine
S
ITEMS
SA
%
A
%
N
%
DA
%
SDA
%
X
Result
Comments
1
We have a lack of skilled
workers in industries
0
47.1
29.4
11.8
11.8
3.12
3.12<3.5
Not
Accepted
2
The graduates fromTVET
sectors donot have adequate
skills for current workplace
(industries)
11.8
29.4
23.5
29.4
5.9
3.12
3.12<3.5
Not
Accepted
3
Industries are working jointly
with TVET institutions to
produce competent skilled
workers
11.8
23.5 29.4
35.3
0
3.12
3.12<3.5
Not
Accepted
4
Industry sends staff overseas
for field training so as to equip
themwith up-to-date skills
11.8
17.6 23.5
29.4
17.6 2.76
2.76<3.5
Not
Accepted
5
The industry provides carrier
guidance to students of
vocational institutions so as to
prepare them for future
workforce
0
29.4 17.6
41.2
11.8 2.65
2.65<3.5
Not
Accepted
6
The industry has partnership
with institutions which
provides immediate
employments
0
23.5 29.4
41.2
5.9
2.71
2.71<3.5
Not
Accepted
7
The industry is consulted
during curriculum development
for vocational institutions to
improve current skill training
0
17.6 23.5
41.2
17.6 2.41
2.41<3.5
Not
Accepted