Influence of County Government Training Facilities and Equipment on Trainees’ Skills Acquisition in Vocational Training Centres in Makueni County
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70619/vol6iss1pp11-20-736Keywords:
Training Facilities; Equipment Interventions; Skills Acquisition; County Government Support and County Vocational Education and Training CentresAbstract
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) play a crucial role in advancing Kenya’s development agenda and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting youth employability and reducing skills gaps. County Vocational Education and Training Centres (CVETCs), the grassroots units of TVET delivery, are expected to equip trainees with practical and market-ready competencies. However, inadequate funding, limited training facilities, outdated equipment, and insufficient instructional support continue to constrain effective skills acquisition, particularly in Makueni County. This study evaluated the influence of County Government funding interventions on trainees’ skills acquisition in CVETCs in Makueni County, focusing on staffing support, provision of training facilities and equipment, and financial allocations. Guided by General Systems Theory (GST), the study adopted a sequential mixed-methods design. The target population included 60 managers, 277 instructors, and 4,577 trainees, of whom 1,474 were selected via simple random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires for trainees and instructors and interview schedules for managers. Validity was ensured through expert review, and reliability was tested using Cronbach’s Alpha. The study found that, regarding sanitation, 53.4% of trainees reported that toilet facilities were adequate; however, 61.2% of instructors expressed dissatisfaction, indicating inconsistent maintenance and equity across CVETCs. Adequate sanitation is crucial for health, attendance, and effective learning, especially for female trainees.
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