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Gap Analysis study with clear recommendation

Gap Analysis study with clear recommendation about current TVET services and the current and future vocations and skills.   

Country: 

Palestine / West Bank (Hebron, Bethlehem, Jericho and Ramallah).

Date:  

2010- 2011

Client:

Save the Children / Funded by USAID. Implemented by MTC International Development Holding Company, LLC (MTC) USA and General Consulting and Training (GCT) Palestine.


Expertise:

Regional economic analysis, gap analysis, analysis study, workshops, capacity building assessment, action plan, whole center plan.


Study  background:

This study was a part of the (West Bank TVET Project) which was developed in accordance with the Save the Children Federation, MTC International Development Holding Company and General Consulting and training company.  The objective of over all the project is to improved quality and relevancy of TVET education of partner institutions, through development of strategic directions and strategic relationships, and cooperation with the private sector in the west bank

To conduct this Gap analysis, the Survey Teams visited TVET institutions and collected general data on the framework, infrastructure, safety needs, teacher and training needs, satisfaction of the students and reviewed both internal League factors and external factors.

The analysis study was developed through research and analysis of 7 of the 15 TVET institutions that are members of the VET-NGO League of TVET Centers in Palestine, and focused on the current view of TVET programs in Palestine by training providers, employers, students and other stakeholders, based on an examination of current literature, surveys, focus groups and field interviews conducted by the MTC/GCT team. The results were to inform the VET-NGO League to upgrade and modernize vocational education and training programs to enable improved employment and employability options for Palestinian youth. This involved, as a baseline, strengthening provisions for effective school to work transition consisting of a well organized bridge between VET-NGO League TVET Center courses and the demand for skilled labour in the growth sectors of Palestine.

 

The  Study  objective:

  • Upgrade and modernize vocational education and training programs to enable improved employment and employability options in Palestinian.
  • Evaluated capacity and needs of VET-NGO Centers, and training related to viable industry clusters and employer needs, capacity of the VET-NGO League to oversee vocational education and programming.
  • Compared current employer perceptions of public and private TVET and the expectations employers have for an improved workforce.
  • Analyzed the role of all partners- government, NGOs, employers and social sector partners.


The study conclusions:


  • The system is not supported by a consistent national policy framework and there is not an industry developed regulatory framework for the registration and certification of centers and teachers. The current national system is fragmented giving very little direction to TVET institutions.
  • The VET-NGO League is suffering from poor internal and external collaboration with partners, employers and stakeholders who could support their system. Weak linkages between the TVET system with the private sector is a factor behind the poor progress in TVET program development.
  • Programs offered at VET-NGO League member institutions in general are viewed by employers and the public as out-dated and not comprehensive. There is no uniform certification system where students are assessed and certificates are awarded for mastery of skills sets and vocational requirements driven by industry demand.
  • TVET graduates are lacking employability skills and targeted populations, such as females, low income and marginalized students are not getting comprehensive services and attention.
  • Staff may possess vocational training knowledge, but lack teaching skills, technological skills and modern and update methods of teaching.
  • Buildings, classrooms, materials, equipment and teaching aides are all outdated and lacking in most TVET institutions.
  • Most TVET Centers are operating on 30% of the funding needed to just maintain operations. Clearly, the League as a whole will need to focus on methods for increasing financial support to the centers.