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Table 5.17: Challenges of industry linking with TVET sectors
S
ITEMS
SA
%
A
%
N
%
DA
%
SDA
%
X
Result
Comment
1
There is a joint assessment of
students by industry and
institutions
7.7
65.4
3.8
11.5
11.5
3.46
3.46<3.5
Not
Accepted
2
Female skilled workers face
higher level of unemployment
compared to male
19.2
57.7
0
11.5
11
3.62
3.62>3.5
Accepted
FromTable 5.17, we conclude that TVET sectors of Uganda is facing the following challenges:
1.
Generally there is lack of joint assessment of students by industry and institutions .
2.
Female skilled workers face higher level of unemployment compared to male .
Table 5.18: Industrial Contribution towards TVET sectors
S
ITEMS
SA
%
A
%
N
%
DA
%
SDA
%
X
Result
Comment
1
We have a lack of skilled
workers in industries
19.2
38.5
0
30.8
11.5
3.23
3.23<3.5
Not
Accepted
2
The graduates fromTVET
sectors donot have adequate
skills for current workplace
(industries)
11.5
15.4
3.8
46.2
23.1
2.46
2.46<3.5
Not
Accepted
3
Industries are working jointly
with TVET institutions to
produce competent skilled
workers
30.8
42.3
0
15.4
11.5
3.65
3.65>3.5
Accepted
4
Industry sends staff overseas for
field training so as to equip
themwith up-to-date skills
11.5
46.2 11.5
19.2
11.5 3.27
3.27<3.5
Not
Accepted
5
The industry provides carrier
guidance to students of
vocational institutions so as to
prepare them for future
workforce
7.7
50
0
26.9
15.4 3.08
3.08<3.5
Not
Accepted
6
The industry has partnership
with institutions which provides
immediate employments
19.2
57.7
0
15.4
7.7
3.65
3.65>3.5
Accepted
7
Both vocational institutions and
industry collaboratively
organize exhibitions to motivate
young unemployed people
15.4
50
0
26.9
7.7
3.38
3.38<3.5
Not
Accepted
8
The industry is consulted during
curriculum development for
vocational institutions to
improve current skill training
0
15.4
3.8
42.3
38.5 1.96
1.96<3.5
Not
Accepted