Heads of Departments' Views on Strategies for Enhancing Graduate Employability Through Competence-Based Education and Training in Zimbabwean Polytechnic Colleges

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the views of heads of departments on the strategies for enhancing graduate employability through competence-based education and training in the Zimbabwean context. An attempt was made to integrate all the arguments into one consistent synthesis which demonstrates effective strategies for enhancing graduate employability. A qualitative approach was used in data analysis using themes and an interview guide was used to generate data from 10 heads of department from four polytechnic colleges in Harare metropolitan region. From the findings, it was concluded that competence-based education and training, on the job education and training, development of generic skills, entrepreneurship education, collaboration with industry and continuous training and professional development were strategies for enhancing graduate employability through competence-based education and training in Technical Vocational Education and Training colleges.