1Okparaku, Victor Ikedichi and 2Yillah, AlamaIshaku
1Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Uma Ukpai Polytechnic, Asaga, Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria
2Department of public administration, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, Nigeria.
Corresponding Author’s email: okparakuvictorik@gmail.com
Abstract
This paper established the nexus between technical vocation and sustainable development. The research work which is pivoted on system theory. Survey method (questionnaire precisely) was employed in generating data. The statistical tool applied in analyzing the data is correlation coefficient. The finding from the data shows that there is a very strong positive relationship between technical vocation and sustainable development. More so, incorporating technical vocation programs into the curriculum of institution of higher learning together with the urgent funding and establishing of technical vocation centres across tertiary institutions, especially the technical institutions (the polytechnic) is recommended as strong tool to promoting sustainable development.
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