Abstract:
Worldwide educational institutions have faced several challenges, ranging from low employability of work force, access to formal and non-formal TVET, quality of skill development, relevance of curriculum and skills, structural linkage, labor market information, lack of mobility and skill development for the organized sector. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the strategies influencing performance of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Nyamira County. The specific objectives were to determine the effect of curriculum strategy on performance of TVET institutions in Nyamira County, to assess the influence of learning resource strategy on performance of TVET institutions in Nyamira County, to establish the effect of level of management knowledge strategy on performance of TVET institutions in Nyamira County, to determine the influence of staffing strategy on performance of TVET institutions in Nyamira County and to determine the effect of trainees’ attitude strategy on performance of TVET institutions in Nyamira County. The study adopted descriptive method as research design. The study targeted 561 individuals which yielded a sample size of 169. To collect data, questionnaires were used as research instruments. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical instruments. A multiple regression model was applied in determining the relationship between variables and performance. The study found that the current syllabus requires immediate review and that the management team were to be more proactive in the provision of clear strategic plans, motivate and carry out regular staff appraisal. The study concluded that Technical Vocational Education Authority (TVETA) oversee TVET institutions in bid to offer high quality and relevant skills to be in tandem with labour market dynamics. The study recommended for increased budgetary allocations, regular training of trainers, acquisition of new technologies and innovative skills. It further proposed for linkage of the institutions with possible employers in the job market. The study concentrated on TVET institutions in Nyamira County and the findings can be replicated in other Counties in the country.
