How Vocational Reforms Turn TVET Graduates into Teachers Tuesday, January 13, 2026 — 4 min read Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is undergoing a quiet revolution. Once viewed solely as a pathway to skilled employment, TVET is now being reshaped by vocational reforms that empower graduates not only to work—but to teach. Across many countries, these reforms are transforming experienced artisans, technicians, and technologists into certified educators who pass on practical skills to the next generation. From Skills to Systems: What’s Changing? Modern vocational reforms focus on building complete skills ecosystems . Instead of ending at certification, TVET programs now include: Pedagogy and assessment training for outstanding graduates Industry-to-classroom bridges that recognize workplace experience as a teaching asset National Skills Qualification (NSQ/NVQ) frameworks that formalize teaching pathways Continuous professional development (CPD) for instructor...
The Christmas They Never Expected In the small, quiet village of Umuofia, the Eze family was known for their kind hearts despite their hardships. Chike and Amara, parents to three children—Ada, Ife, and little Nkem—worked tirelessly to make ends meet. Chike was a subsistence farmer, while Amara wove mats to sell at the village market. Their income barely provided for food and shelter, leaving no room for luxuries. As Christmas approached, the air was filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and roasted meat from wealthier homes. The children in the village chatted excitedly about new clothes and gifts, but in the Eze household, the holiday was just another day to survive . One evening, while the family sat around a dim lantern eating a simple meal of yam and palm oil, Nkem, their youngest, asked innocently, "Mama, will Santa come to our house this year?" Amara's heart broke as she looked at her son. "Santa visits those who believe in love and kindness, my son...