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Summary of Report No. 52: Baseline Survey of Punjab TEVTA Graduates' Labor Market Outcomes

Core Content

This report presents the findings of a baseline survey conducted in March 2012 on the labor market outcomes of 7,840 graduates from Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (P-TEVTA) training institutes who graduated in 2010. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Pakistan, particularly in Punjab, by assessing employment status, income, and job relevance of graduates.

The survey was conducted using an SMS-based method, which is cost-effective and fast, but has limitations such as low response rates and constraints on the number of questions. An incentive in the form of mobile phone credit was tested in Phase 3 to improve response and completion rates, though it was not effective in increasing the response rate, only the completion rate.

Main Findings

• Employment Rate: Only 39% of graduates are employed post-training, with a significant portion (61%) unemployed and actively seeking jobs.
• Variation in Outcomes: Employment rates vary considerably across trades, districts, gender, and institutions.
• Gender Disparity: Male employment rate is 12 percentage points higher than the female rate (41% vs. 29%).
• Institutional Differences: Graduates from Institutes of Commerce have the highest employment rate (51%), while those from vocational training centres have the lowest (28%).
• Trade Relevance: Certain trades, such as Electrical (DAE) and Civil (DAE), show higher employment rates, indicating better alignment with labor market needs.
• Duration of Training: There is no clear relationship between the duration of the training program and employment rate. However, those who attended 12-month courses had lower employment rates compared to those in 3, 6, 24, or 36-month courses.
• Response Rate: The overall response rate was 16%, which is low and may introduce significant biases.
• Sample Characteristics: The sample includes graduates from 104 trades and 36 districts. Female graduates are underrepresented in the sample, with only 23% of those with valid phone numbers being female.

Key Information

• Survey Methodology: The survey was conducted in three phases using SMS.
• Sample Size: 7,840 graduates were surveyed, with a reduction from the original 13,171 due to missing mobile phone numbers.
• Incentive Testing: Incentives (Rs. 10 and Rs. 30) were tested in Phase 3 but had no impact on response rates.
• Data Collection Tools: The survey was administered using four SIM cards connected to a computer via an SMS Gateway. The platform was developed using SMSLib (a Java library) and a PHP framework (Yii).
• Limitations: The SMS method has several limitations, including low response rates, potential sample bias, and constraints on the number and length of questions.
• Future Implications: The study highlights the need for improving the quality and relevance of TVET programs to better align with labor market demands. It also provides lessons for future SMS-based tracer studies, emphasizing the importance of sample representativeness and survey design.

Conclusion

The study concludes that there is a strong need for the improvement of technical education and vocational training in Punjab. Some schools, trades, and districts are more effective in linking graduates to the labor market than others. The findings suggest that the relevance and quality of training programs are critical factors in employment outcomes. The use of SMS for data collection is promising but requires careful consideration of design and implementation to mitigate biases and improve response rates.