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Influence of Training Resources on Trainees’ Acquisition of Practical Skills in Technical and Vocation Education Training Institutions in Meru County in Kenya

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  • Prisca Kobia

    (Tharaka University, P O Box 193 – 60215, Marimanti, Kenya)

  • Dr. Denis Kirimi Obote

    (Tharaka University, P O Box 193 – 60215, Marimanti, Kenya)

  • Dr. Joseph Muriungi Kirugua

    (Tharaka University, P O Box 193 – 60215, Marimanti, Kenya)

Abstract

This study examines how the availability and quality of training resources influence the acquisition of practical skills among trainees in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Meru County, Kenya. Adequate, modern, and industry-relevant resources are fundamental to providing a conducive learning environment for skill development. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 357 respondents—including trainees, trainers, and industry experts—through validated questionnaires and interview schedules. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS (v26), with reliability coefficients of 0.854 and 0.827 for trainee and trainer instruments, respectively. The findings indicate that the availability of comprehensive training resources is significantly associated with improved practical skills acquisition. These results underscore the need for policy interventions and curriculum adjustments to ensure resource adequacy, thereby enhancing employability and supporting self-reliance among graduates.

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  • Prisca Kobia & Dr. Denis Kirimi Obote & Dr. Joseph Muriungi Kirugua, 2025. "Influence of Training Resources on Trainees’ Acquisition of Practical Skills in Technical and Vocation Education Training Institutions in Meru County in Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3s), pages 1976-1981, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:3s:p:1976-1981
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