Addressing Gender Inequalities in TVET: Promoting Participation and Empowerment for Women

Abstract

This research examines gender disparities in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by analyzing enrollment patterns, completion rates, and employment outcomes disaggregated by gender. Using secondary data from the World Bank Gender Statistics, the study employs descriptive statistics, visualization tools, and regression analysis to examine these disparities. Findings reveal significant inequalities: male employment values exhibit greater variability compared to female employment, as shown by standard deviations of 1.64 and 0.17, respectively. Equally, male educational attainment shows higher variability (2.03) than female attainment (1.50). Regression analyses demonstrate a statistically significant positive relationship between female enrollment and attainment on educational outcomes, with female attainment accounting for 90.25% of variability in the response variable. Conversely, no significant relationship was found between female employment and TVET-related employment outcomes. These results highlight persistent gender disparities in TVET, particularly in employment, while highlighting the positive impact of female educational attainment on reducing inequalities. The discoveries advocate for targeted interventions to enhance female participation and equity in TVET programs.