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NURTURING SKILLS, SHAPING FUTURES: A BLUEPRINT TO STRENGTHEN THE TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL
LIVELIHOOD TRACK IN SENIOR
HIGH

SCHOOL IN THE DEPARTMENT

OF EDUCATION

MICHAEL ANDREW T. GAMBA, PhD

Amaya School of Home Industries

· Volume V Issue III

Senior High School (SHS)'s Technical Vocational Livelihood Track (TVL) offers hands-on, competency-based education and opens doors to many career paths. The Department of Education (DepEd) may strategically improve the Technical Vocational Livelihood Track, which drives future workforce development. This article suggests ways to improve the TVL track at the Department of Education.

1. Dynamic curriculum development. Maintain a dynamic TVL curriculum by assessing and modifying it. Create industry advisory boards of experts, educators, and stakeholders to provide insight on industry trends and skill requirements. This partnership ensures that the TVL curriculum remains flexible and meets job market demands.

2. Specialized vocational training for specific industries. Develop strong partnerships with firms to offer industry-specific training. Promote cooperation through apprenticeships, practical training, and industry-supported workshops. These characteristics ensure that TVL students get real-world experience and can use their education, enhancing their job prospects.

3. Education programs that boost teachers' qualifications. Invest in TVL instructor professional development. Make industrial training, workshops, and immersive experiences available. Teachers might encourage and prepare learners for the workplace using current industry data and innovative teaching methods.

4. Updated resources and facilities. Provide funds for TVL equipment upgrade. Update and match workshops, labs, and tools with industry standards. Well-equipped facilities encourage hands-on, real-world learning.

5. Integration of Technology. Incorporating tech into TVL lesson. Use digital learning platforms, virtual simulations, and industry-specific tools to improve learning. This integration makes TVL instruction more interesting and relevant and prepares students for tech-driven industries.

6. Professional placement and field experience. Work with industry to structure immersion. Provide learners with real-world experiences to apply theory. These experiences improve skill development and ease the workforce move.

7. Engagement with the community and stakeholders. Encourage community and stakeholder support for the TVL track. Engage parents, local businesses, and community leaders in awareness campaigns, seminars, and workshops. A collaborative network supports TVL education.

8. Quality assurance and monitoring. Maintain strong quality assurance to evaluate and monitor TVL programs. Regularly examine student results, industry input, and detailed evaluations to identify areas for improvement. Quality guarantees top TVL education standards.

9. Adaptable Educational Routes. Offer various learning routes to meet TVL students' different requirements. Part-time, modular, and distant learning alternatives are available for students with different schedules. Flexibility increases accessibility and attracts more students to TVL.

10. Promotion of TVL Excellence. Promote TVL education through advocacy initiatives. Share TVL alumni' successes, demonstrate how TVL programs boost local economies, and underline TVL's role in closing the skills gap. Effective lobbying promotes TVL education and attracts additional students to this vital track.

Strengthening Senior High School's Technical Vocational Livelihood Track is a strategic investment in the nation's workforce and economy. The Department of Education can foster talents, empower students, and prepare TVL graduates for the modern labor market by applying these ideas. TVL will progressively shape the skilled workforce that will fuel the nation's growth and prosperity.