Abstract
The main aim of the research was to evaluate the existing status of vocational and technical education in Palestine, with a specific focus on the challenges and obstacles identified by experts. The study sought to investigate these issues by taking into account various factors, such as educational background, gender, and years of experience. The research aimed to assess the condition of vocational and technical education in Palestine by gathering insights from experts. A survey comprising 80 questions across six categories was developed to delve into different aspects, including the significance of vocational education, societal perceptions, alignment with the job market, school prerequisites, conformity with labor market demands, and institutional backing. The participant pool consisted of 91 experts chosen randomly from university professors in Palestinian educational institutions. Employing a descriptive approach, the study findings revealed that the experts' responses regarding the state of vocational and technical education in Palestine, particularly the challenges and hurdles as perceived by experts, indicated a high level of importance attributed to vocational education and a moderate level of societal perspective, vocational education, labor market alignment, school vocational education prerequisites, alignment of outcomes with labor market needs, and institutional support for vocational education. The results demonstrated no variations in the viewpoints of experts based on educational qualification and gender, while variances were observed in expert opinions based on experience in terms of societal perception, vocational education, labor market alignment, and the overall score, favoring individuals with five years or more of experience.
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Asem Obied, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie, Palestine
Joltan Hijazi, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie, Palestine
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Conference: BCE2024
Stream: Educational policy
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To cite this article:
Obied A., & Hijazi J. (2025) Building a Skilled Workforce: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Palestine’s Vocational and Technical Education System ISSN: 2435-9467 – The Barcelona Conference on Education 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 73-85) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9467.2024.8
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9467.2024.8
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