Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Strategies and Employee Performance of Oil Servicing Organization in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

This study examines the impact of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) on employee performance in oil and gas servicing firms in Rivers State, Nigeria, focusing on task performance, adaptive performance, and interpersonal skills. Utilizing a quasi-experimental research design and a structured questionnaire, data were collected from a sample of 242 employees across 20 firms. Pearson’s correlation analysis reveals a significant positive relationship between on-the-job training and all performance measures, with correlation values of 0.788, 0.817, and 0.803 for task performance, adaptive performance, and interpersonal skills, respectively. Similarly, strong correlations were found between apprenticeship and performance indicators, with values of 0.698, 0.779, and 0.853. These findings highlighted the critical role of TVET in enhancing employee capabilities, adaptability, and teamwork. The study suggests that oil and gas firms should invest in targeted TVET programs to drive improved employee performance and operational efficiency.