Research Paper : Problems Faced by Job Placement Officers in Placing Fresh Short Course and Diploma Technical Graduates: A Study of Technical Institutes under BTEB, BMET, and NDSA

Job Placement Officers (JPOs) in Bangladesh’s technical institutes under BTEB, BMET, and NDSA play a vital role in linking fresh short-course and diploma graduates with employers through industry tours, guest lectures, placement brochures, and sustained industry-institute partnerships. Quality placements hinge on multiple factors: student skills (technical and soft), institutional support, reputation, market dynamics, and employer preferences. This exploratory study analyzes major challenges faced by JPOs in placing graduates amid competitive markets, stagnant job growth, and skill mismatches, drawing from a census of 29 JPOs.

Keywords: Job Placement Officer, Jobs, Fresh Diploma Graduates, Short Courses, Employability, TVET, Skill Gaps

 

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