Influence of Sustainable Practices on the Electronic Technology Education Students’Employability in South East Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the influence of sustainable practice on the employability of Electronic Technology Education (ETE) students in South East Nigeria. The study adopted a correlational survey design, and two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. The population for the study was 110, comprising 20 lecturers, 20 technologists, and 70 undergraduate students from four public universities in the South East region that offer ETE as a specialization. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from existing scales in the literature. Pearson Product Moment Correlation, mean, standard deviation, and linear regression were used to analyze the data collected. The findings revealed that sustainable practices had a significant positive effect on the employability of ETE students. Additionally, the study identified several factors hindering the implementation of sustainable practices, including obsolete curricula, inadequate funding for sustainable technology initiatives, insufficient teacher training on sustainable technologies, and inadequate policy support. Based on the findings, the study recommends a review of the ETE curriculum to incorporate sustainability topics such as renewable energy systems, electronic waste management, and energy-efficient technologies. This study contributes to existing literature by advancing the understanding of the role sustainable practices play in enhancing employability within the context of ETE education in South East Nigeria. It provides valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and industry stakeholders.