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Bridging The Knowledge Gap in TVET Towards Employability Skills in Nigeria

This research looks at how employability skills are affected by the knowledge gap in technical and vocational education and training. The study uses a descriptive survey methodology, with respondents being personnel managers from chosen firms in Ogun state's different sectors. To gather information on communication skills, stored information, selected exposure, and employability skills, the research uses a 20-item, four-point Likert scale questionnaire. Component factor analysis and cronbach alpha are used to evaluate the validity and reliability of the instrument. To examine the data, multiple linear regression is used. With a Cronbach alpha value of 0.92, the findings show that the instrument has a good level of dependability. The study instrument is adequate and has the capacity to precisely measure the target variables, as shown by the total variance explained of 87%. According to the regression analysis, the model accounts for 85% of the total variance in employable abilities. The ANOVA findings support the combined substantial impacts of communication skills, stored information, and selected exposure on employability skills. According to the coefficients, improving communication skills results in an increase in employability skills of 1.457, while improving stored information and selected exposure results in an increase in employability skills of 0.882 and 0.458, respectively. In bridging the knowledge gap and improving employability, the research emphasizes the importance of communication skills, stored information, and selected exposure. To increase their employability, job seekers are advised to spend money on communication training, participate in ongoing professional development, and keep up with market trends.

Authors: Akindele Latifat .I. & Olabimtan Rashidat .O