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April 7, 2026Open Access

Navigating the Skills Gap: A Qualitative Exploration of TVET's Contribution to Human Capital Development in Uganda

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JOJulius Juma OkelloDKDavid KatoANAisha Nalwoga

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Qualitative exploration assesses TVET's contributions to skills development in Uganda, indicating significant alignment issues.

Key Points

  • To explore the role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in developing relevant skills for Uganda's economy.
  • Conducted qualitative case study design
  • Performed in-depth semi-structured interviews with TVET trainers, industry employers, and graduates
  • Facilitated focus group discussions with current trainees
  • Used thematic analysis for data interpretation
  • Identified significant misalignment between taught skills and labour market demands
  • Outdated curricula and inadequate practical training infrastructure hinder effectiveness
  • Graduates face a qualification-employment paradox, possessing certificates but lacking practical skills
  • Effective industry collaboration enhances graduate employability

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Okello et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d49f8ab33cc4c35a228096https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19428269
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