Tracing TVET: From Apprenticeship to National Systems

This article traces the historical development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), highlighting key shifts from informal apprenticeships and factory-era specialisation to coherent national frameworks, knowledge-economy innovation, and lifelong reskilling.

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October 14, 2025 – 5 min read

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