Pouring more money into vocational training misses the systemic issues plaguing genuine skill development.
FO Take · Score 35
State-backed TVET funding perpetuates an industrial-era illusion: that specific skills guarantee future employment. This narrow focus stifles adaptability and critical thinking, essential for navigating an unpredictable world. We need agile learners, not just trained cogs in a machine. True learning transcends government-allocated budgets. Is reliance on TVET a failure to innovate?
The strongest counter
Vocational training provides direct pathways to employment for many, addressing immediate labour market needs and reducing unemployment. It offers practical skills for tangible economic benefits.
