Tertiary Institutions and Employability: A Case Study On Electrical Technology Graduates' Attributes
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https://doi.org/10.66545/3w0mvt07Keywords:
employability, Technical skills, generic skills, national aspriation, transdisciplinary skillsAbstract
This paper examines the view of employers of electrical technology graduates on the kinds of knowledge, skills and attributes valued in the workplace. Empirical data were gathered through the questionnaires that were administered to employers of electrical technology graduates. Pie chart, mean rating and correlation analysis were used as the statistical tools. The data generated served as a barometer of employer views on the quality of electrical technology graduates and
standards generally expected from tertiary institutions. The analysis of attributes shows that employers consistently rated the importance of attributes higher than their satisfaction with graduates' display of the same attributes. The views of employers on the quality of electrical technology graduates are but one form of data in exploring the relationship between tertiary institutions and employability and the degree of fit between expectations and what can be delivered in the form of graduates who need to demonstrate a range of attributes in the changing workplace. The curriculum of educational institutions, especially at the tertiary level, must be structured to be more relevant to the needs and status of the Nigerian society. This will ensure national development. Keywords: employability, technical skills, generic skills, national aspiration and transdisciplinary skills.
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