Entrepreneurship Technical and Vocational Education - A Conceptual Framework for Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow

Abstracts

This paper is an attempt to examine the educational issues of entrepreneurship Technical and Vocational Education (EVTE) for preparing the workforce of tomorrow. Concepts, Reforms, challenges and the way forward for entrepreneurship vocational and technical education in Nigeria are discussed. Nigeria aspires to become a major player in the world economy in line with her Vision 20-2020. It is very clear that most crucial vehicle for attaining such ambitious goal is a skilled and competent (EVTE) workforce. EVTE is the process of creating something new with value by devoting the necessary time and effort, with the accompanying financial and social risks, and receiving in return monetary rewards and personal satisfaction and independence. For national development and attracting necessary international investments, Nigerians has to eschew negative factors that weaken SMEs and potentials of Entrepreneurship Vocational Technical Education products.