Chairman of the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) Engineer Md Ruhul Amin on Friday highlighted the importance of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), saying skills development is the key to employment and self-reliance.
“Demand for skilled manpower is increasing in all sectors, from government jobs to entrepreneurship. Acquiring technical skills enables individuals to secure employment opportunities and establish their own businesses even with limited capital,” he said.
He made the remarks while presiding over a seminar on raising awareness about the benefits of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and promoting admissions at the seminar Hall of Khulna Women's College this morning.
The Director of Secondary and Higher Education, Khulna Region, Professor Dr Md Anis Ar Reza attended the seminar as the guest of honour.
Among others, Principal of Khulna Polytechnic Institute Engineer Animesh Pal; Principal of Khulna Government Women’s Polytechnic Institute Kazi Neyamul Shahin; and Acting Regional Director of the Directorate of Technical Education in Khulna Sushanta Kumar Saha addressed the programme as special guests.
Ruhul Amin said, “although technical education has expanded in the country, it remains inadequate compared to the growing demand.”
The government has undertaken initiatives to expand technical and polytechnic institutions at district and upazila levels, with plans to establish more institutions and new engineering colleges across the country.
“Technical education equips students with practical skills that create employment opportunities in government, private and individual enterprises while also enabling them to become small-scale entrepreneurs,” he added.
Citing examples, he stated that mobile phone servicing, computer-based online services, electrical work, welding, construction and woodworking offer opportunities for income-generating ventures with minimal investment.
Technology-driven services and online-based work opportunities are also expanding rapidly.
The BTEB chairman said, “technical educatdevelops employable skills and keepseeps the door open for higher education. Opportunities for higher studies and overseas employment are increasing for graduates of technical education programmes.”
Emphasising the necessity of quality improvement in technical education, he mentioned that infrastructure development, modern laboratories and workshops, advanced equipment and teacher training are crucial.
To this end, an initiative has been taken to launch a project titled ‘Vocational Education Development’ within the next two years, which will provide training opportunities, particularly for teachers of private technical and vocational institutions.
“Another project under the Directorate of Technical Education is being planned to enhance the professional skills of teachers and trainers,” he continued.
Around 400 principals of colleges and imams from different districts of the Khulna division participated in the seminar.
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