TITLE:
A Comprehensive Study on Advanced Strategies for Effective Professional Competence Cultivation in Higher Vocational Schools
AUTHORS:
Belay Abakuma Getachew, Tiegang Wang
KEYWORDS:
Vocational Schools, Professional Competence, Competence Cultivation
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.12 No.9,
September
15,
2025
ABSTRACT: Higher vocational institutions need extensive strategies to develop professional competence that exceeds basic classroom teaching. Professional competence development in vocational education requires four essential elements: practical skills, industry alignment, soft skill development, and lifelong learning commitment. This paper examines the importance of professional competence development in vocational schools while discussing the obstacles and opportunities that come with this work. The study will present new approaches to enhance professional ability growth, specifically for higher vocational education.