Journal of Education (South Africa)

A statement from the president of the Black Business Council (BBC) that “our education system continues to produce the unemployed graduates” (NewZRoomAfrika, 2021) because “the courses they are doing are not required by industry” reflects the perennial perception that South Africa’s education system…

There is a growing number of studies in the field of vocational education and training, but not many focus on the practical subjects that prepare students for transition to workplaces. This critical review of the literature on practical subjects in vocational colleges set out to contribute to debate…