Collaboration is needed in the Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) sector if Malawi is to attain a skilled workforce which can effectively contribute to the socio-economic development of the nation as the country is moving from a predominantly importing and consuming to a predominantly exporting one, says Technical, Entrepreneurial, and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA), Executive Director, Ndione Chauluka.<\/p>\n
Speaking yesterday in Blantyre during a stakeholder consultative meeting for mid-term review of TEVETA\u2019s 2013 to 2018 Strategic Plan, Chauluka said the plan was developed after thorough consultations with various stakeholders hence the need to seek feedback from the stakeholders on how the organization has so far performed.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are the people who developed these plans and we are simply implementers of such plans. I am happy to inform you that the plans you gave us have provided strategic directions over the years. The implementation of the Strategic Plan is now midway hence the need for us to come back to you for feedback to ensure that we do not lose track,\u201d Chauluka said.<\/p>\n
He said during this period TEVETA has undergone major transformation processes in terms of visibility, institutional growth, advocacy and policy influence and programming.<\/p>\n
Among other achievements, Chauluka cited issuing of Malawi TEVET Certificates to over 5,000 graduates and induction of 1,681 apprentices and 858 trainers at both institution and industry level on Competence Based Education Training (CBET) approach and attachment of 3,645 apprentices and 60 trainers to industry.<\/p>\n
Chauluka informed the gathering that his organisation is rolling out a US$5 million project which he said will go a long way in equipping the youth in the country with relevant skills.<\/p>\n
In his contribution Managing Director of PUMA, David Lanjesi, who was involved in the formulation of the Strategic Plan, hailed the contribution that TEVETA has made over the years towards skills development to the nation but called upon TEVETA to instill ethics in TEVET graduates to ensure good conduct when they go to the industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need ethics among students. I have noted that the behaviour of some of the students who are attached to the industry leaves a lot to be desired,\u201d said Lanjesi<\/p>\n
The day long consultative meeting brought together chief executives and representatives from both public and private sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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