• A. M. Zahirul Islam
• S M Shahjahan
• Taslim Uddin

The intention of this study is to search employment challenge of NTVQF graduates in Bangladesh Specially in Agro-Food sector focusing on occupations of Baking and Food Processing & Quality Control. The study area was limited in Dhaka, Narayangonj, Narshingdi and Gazipur district. Based on the area and population study researcher has analyzed the practical challenges of implementing the qualifications framework. The main intending objectives are to find the present employment status of NTVQF graduates in Bangladesh. This study covers only Agro-Food sector information and data. The occupations were selected Baking and Food Processing & Quality Control. The study area was limited in Dhaka, Narayangonj, Narshingdi and Gazipur district only. Total NTVQF graduate in the targeted occupation was 150 and according to sample size formula the required sample size was 123 in number for the time constrains and limitations of resources consider only 33 RTOs graduates were selected. Multi stage sampling technique (Stratified random sampling and technique) has been be used in this study. Questioners, Semi Structured Questionnaire are used for primary data collection with Interviewing. Collected data are analyzed using Microsoft Excel. Data analysis combining both quantitative and qualitative methodologies; however descriptive methods also used. According to the analysis, study gives some findings. The respondents have shown a positive perception to some extent of NTVQF certification. The major findings are pointed out. The major findings represent a significant level of employee and employer motivation strategy regarding NTVQF in different points of view. But the few recommendations are mostly applicable for the implementation of NTVQF.

Technical Education, Employment, NTVQF Graduates, Challenges, Financial Benefit, Competency, Economic growth, Skills, Training and Assessment

"A Study on Employment Challenges of NTVQF Graduates in Bangladesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.630-636, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905N95.pdf

"A Study on Employment Challenges of NTVQF Graduates in Bangladesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp630-636, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905N95.pdf