EMPOWERING PATHS: THE ROLE OF TVET FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

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The author is Teacher ,, at =arago]a 1ational +igh 6chool

LOIDA C. MERCADO

When a high school graduate decides not to go to college, Technical and 9ocational Education and Training T9ET is a guiding light of possibilities. The need for trained people in a variety of industries is growing, and T9ET provides a useful route to fulfilling employment and professional progress. T9ET programs enable people to succeed in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, information technology, and construction, by providing students with specific skills, practi cal training, and industry relevant certificates.

T9ET offers a good alternative for college for those who have graduated from high school and want to focus on their own personal growth, economic independence, and self sufficiency. By combining classroom learning with hands on apprenticeships, students get practical e[perience and technical know how that they can use right away in the industry. Additionally, T9ET programs freTuently work closely with industry partners to keep the curriculum current and in line with new developments in technology and developing trends.

T9ET also has the potential to meet labor market demands and promote long term economic growth. T9ET programs help drive social inclusion, close skills gaps, and lower unemployment by creating a competent labor force that can satisfy industrial demands. T9ET is a driving force behind social mobility, enabling individuals to forge their own route to success and prosperity in the dynamic global economy as recent high school graduates enter the workforce.

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The author is Teacher ,,, at Bulihan 1ational +igh 6chool