Assessment of Perception Factors Influencing Collaboration Between Vocational Schools and Businesses in Practical Training

Abstract

As the global economy grows, the labor market's demand for qualified employees increases. However, the present situation is not able to meet labor market requirements; laborers are inexperienced, and their professional skills are inadequate. Collaboration between vocational schools and businesses is essential for educational activities. This study aimed to investigate the degree of perception, the contents, the forms, and the variables that influenced collaboration activities in practical training between vocational schools and businesses. A quantitative study method was conducted on 570 respondents (195 teachers, 125 managers, and 250 graduated students) randomly recruited from four provinces/cities in Vietnam. The results show that participants perceived the importance of practical teaching coordination activities in vocational schools and businesses. In addition, some contents and forms were applied to collaboration teaching activities between vocational schools and businesses Future studies should consider similar experimental studies to develop appropriate practical training collaboration activities models based on perception levels and factors impacting activities.

Understanding Vocational School Students’ Work Readiness : The Synergistic Role of Fieldwork Practice and Self-Efficacy

“…This research is directed at measuring the impact of fieldwork practice and selfefficacy on vocational school students' work readiness. Nguyen et al (2022) revealed that practical learning between vocational schools and businesses is an essential prerequisite. His research findings explain that the collaboration of fieldwork practice between vocational schools and the business world is essential.…”

“…Many vocational schools strive to align their curriculum with the dynamic needs of the industry, aiming to address the skills gap and improve graduates' employability (Nguyen et al, 2022), such as practice-based education models that combine school and business or industry (Ryan, 2001). Collaboration between school and industry represents a critical mass in the German education system as it forms the backbone of the dual training system (Ohlemann & Driesel-Lange, 2019).…”

“…Various studies prove that these programs are effective in improving learners' skills and readiness to face the world of work (Yusof & Mohiddin, 2018;Chukwuedo & Ementa, 2022;Okolie, 2022;Othman et al, 2022). However, there is often a gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, further complicating the transition from school to work (Nguyen et al, 2022). This research seeks to address this gap by examining the integration of fieldwork practice in vocational schools.…”

“…Especially, the specific context of vocational education in developing countries, such as Indonesia, whose implementation of vocational education still does not answer the challenges of the world of work (Suharno et al, 2020). The Findings of Tran & Soejatminah (2017); Nguyen et al (2022), empirically explain the importance of integrating work practice learning and training in the vocational education curriculum. Then, (Lent & Brown, 2019) found that the individual factor they called selfefficacy plays an important role in the success of vocational education.…”

Activities of the practice teaching organization and vocational teaching facilities in collaboration between the vocational school and units employing

“…In addition, a few studies have been carried out in Vietnam to assess the importance of vocational training coordination activities for the labor market and the career performance of students. According to research by Van Nguyen, Cao, and Nguyen (2022), students, teachers and technical staff at vocational schools and businesses were aware of the significance of collaborative teaching practices.…”