Collaborative and Linkage Programs Between TVET Institutions and the Industry. A Case of TVET Institutions in North Rift Region, Kenya.

Abstract

The industry-institute relationship as a result of industrial attachment program among TVET institutions plays a key role in ensuring up to date skill transfer among TVET graduates. This paper highlights the various forms of collaboration between TVET institutions and Industry in Kenya through an industrial attachment program. The study focused on TVET institutions in North Rift region, Kenya. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Stratified proportionate simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 245 respondents which included 30 lecturers, 3 industrial liaison officers, 5 workplace supervisors and 207 TVET students. The research instruments for data collection were; the structured questionnaire and interview schedule. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Descriptive statistics included frequencies, percentages and mean. Data was presented in form of pie charts, bar charts, and tables. The study recommends that training institutions need to strengthen institute-industry linkage to ensure quality training.