Evaluation of Problems and Solution Suggestions in Vocational Training Centers from the Point of View of Managers, Teachers, Employers and Students

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine and evaluate the problems and solution suggestions experienced in vocational education centers according to the opinions of apprentice students studying at the vocational education center, employer-master instructors who send students to the vocational education center, and administrators-teachers working in the vocational education center.

Study Design: The research was conducted in accordance with a qualitative study. This study, which was conducted with the Vocational Education Center and master instructors in a city located in the Black Sea region, was accepted as a master's thesis in 2019.

Methodology: The study group of the research, which was conducted in accordance with qualitative research techniques, consists of 50 students studying at a city in the black sea region Vocational Education Center, 25 employers-master instructors from different branches who send students to the vocational education center, and five managers and 15 teachers working at the vocational education center, a total of 95 people.

Results: As a result of the research; apprentice students studying at a vocational training center; It is understood that they have difficulty adapting to working life due to reasons such as family, employer and working conditions. It has been observed that employers have difficulty in adapting to changing apprentice student profiles and that they work towards the solution of student problems and their development in vocational training centers. However, it has been understood that the existing workshops are insufficient due to their condition and lack of equipment, the importance given by the State to vocational education has increased and studies have been carried out in this direction.