Technical and Vocational Education and Training for the Recovery and Rebuild of Syria "A Case Study of the Syrian Perspective"

Abstract

Rebuilding the social and human capital of Syria is considered even more difficult than the bricks and mortar in the post crisis Syria (Salmon et al, 2018). This study aims to shed the light on the importance of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a weapon of mass construction for post conflict recovery of Syria. It investigates the necessity to activate and modernize TVET system in Syria in order to address the devastating implications of the 9 years crisis in the country, in addition to accommodating the needs of skilled manpower for the rebuild era.

The study proposes TVET as an effective instrument to adapt the dramatic change in the local labor market and social structure. The proposal is built upon lessons learnt from other nations of similar situations, which multi international specialized organizations endorse. It is being tested through a quantitative study using survey exploration on MBA students of the Syrian Virtual University representing the Syrian society and also as being participants of professional non- academic educational programme. The sample of the study consists of 80 respondents selected randomly.

The key finding of the study is that TVET can be utilized as an effective developmental instrument to sustain and promote peace in Syria. It emphasizes the urgent need of designing a national TVET strategy, with further reviewing of its governing government structure and seeking of innovative financing too.