Abstract
The study was carried out to find out the need for harnessing innovative TVET for Advanced
Digital Skills Acquisition in higher Institution in Enugu State, Nigeria. Specifically, it aimed to
determine the ways of harnessing innovative TVET for Advanced Digital Skills Acquisition.
Adopting a descriptive survey research design, four specific research questions with
corresponding hypotheses guided the study. Data were collected from 328 TVET students (112
Male, 216 female) in selected TVET institutions (University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Federal
College of Education Eha-Amaufu in Enugu State, Nigeria, using a 20-item structured
questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was conducted using the mean and standard deviation, and
independent samples t-tests were utilized to evaluate hypotheses with a significance level of 0.05.
Findings revealed that TVET students strongly lack proficiency in data analysis, AI/ML
concepts, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, digital compliance, and digital forensics, while
moderately lacking in ERP systems and digital reporting. Key components and strategies
perceived as "Very Highly Needed" for the framework include work-integrated learning,
professional development for educators, and strengthening industry partnerships. The study
found no significant gender differences in the perceived lack of advanced digital skills or the
needed framework components and strategies among TVET graduates. These insights
underscore the urgency for TVET curricula and pedagogy to adapt to digital transformation and
propose a framework for enhanced graduate employability.
Keywords: Harnessing, Innovative, TVET, Advanced, Digital Skills, Acquisition.
Publication Date: 2026-03-13