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Perception, Motivation, and Career Alignment: A Study on Trainees’ Attitudes Toward Vocational Training Centers in Tana River County, Kenya

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  • Karina Tessar
  • Pawel Cichecki
  • Ooko James Opiyo

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Purpose: This study investigates the factors influencing the acquisition of vocational skills among trainees in vocational training centres within Tana River County, Kenya. It aims to assess how vocational education can address youth unemployment and enhance employability, particularly in marginalized regions. Approach/Methodology/Design: A descriptive research design was employed across nine vocational training institutions located in Galole, Bura, and Tana Delta sub-counties. A total of 207 trainees were selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including Chi-square tests. Findings: While 69% of trainees acknowledged the adequacy of the skills acquired, 72.5% expressed dissatisfaction with their courses. Despite this, overall ratings remained positive. Motivation and alignment of training with career aspirations significantly influenced satisfaction levels. Major causes of dissatisfaction included insufficient resources, low societal recognition of vocational careers, and misalignment between training content and personal goals. All tested satisfaction variables showed statistical significance (p

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  • Karina Tessar & Pawel Cichecki & Ooko James Opiyo, 2025. "Perception, Motivation, and Career Alignment: A Study on Trainees’ Attitudes Toward Vocational Training Centers in Tana River County, Kenya," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(1), pages 1072-1084.
    • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxviii:y:2025:i:1:p:1072-1084
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      Keywords

      Perception; motivation; career alignment; vocational training centers; tana river.;
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      JEL classification:

      • I25 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Education and Economic Development
      • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
      • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration

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