TY - JOUR
T1 - A focused analysis of TVET
T2 - unique opportunities and strategies for investing in and engaging youth in Nicaraguan society
AU - Webster, Nicole Sheree
AU - Sausner, Erica B.
PY - 2017/10/2
Y1 - 2017/10/2
N2 - Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is increasingly emphasised by international education organisations. In Nicaragua, particularly, this type of engagement is viewed as a potential for boosting the economy, improving employment and building the infrastructure and sustainability of remote and marginalised communities. To date, one specific region in Nicaragua has thoughtfully engaged multiple sectors to support TVET through public–private partnerships (PPPs) and community-level networks. The data for this article were collected through in-person interviews with TVET stakeholders over a two-week site visit in support of a USAID evaluation. In addition to interviews, data collection included analyses of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of TVET providers in the region. This study considers the demographics, economics and educational realities of Nicaragua and the potential for PPPs to enhance opportunities for youth and community development.
AB - Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is increasingly emphasised by international education organisations. In Nicaragua, particularly, this type of engagement is viewed as a potential for boosting the economy, improving employment and building the infrastructure and sustainability of remote and marginalised communities. To date, one specific region in Nicaragua has thoughtfully engaged multiple sectors to support TVET through public–private partnerships (PPPs) and community-level networks. The data for this article were collected through in-person interviews with TVET stakeholders over a two-week site visit in support of a USAID evaluation. In addition to interviews, data collection included analyses of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of TVET providers in the region. This study considers the demographics, economics and educational realities of Nicaragua and the potential for PPPs to enhance opportunities for youth and community development.
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U2 - 10.1080/13636820.2017.1322128
DO - 10.1080/13636820.2017.1322128
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85019181076
VL - 69
SP - 451
EP - 472
JO - Journal of Vocational Education and Training
JF - Journal of Vocational Education and Training
SN - 1363-6820
IS - 4
ER -