IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON TECHNICAL EDUCATION SYSTEM

Abstract

Technical education plays vital role in economic development of world. States consider youth as assets for nation. Therefore developed countries give more emphasis to youth’s education and training to prepare them to world of work. Technical education and vocation training starts from secondary level in developed counties. Now developing counties making remarkable progress in technical education to able their youth to contribute in national socio-economic development. There is a need to give more importance and emphasis to technical education and vocational training to prepare youth to world of work. This paper highlighted the importance of vocational and technical education. Technical educational development report of South Asian counties is discussed as well impact of globalization on technical education elaborated. The issues and flaws in technical education of Pakistan are highlighted. Finally recommendations are presented to develop globally accepted technical education system