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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: In Nigeria and throughout Africa, the growing amount of garbage from furniture and textiles presents serious environmental problems. High rates of youth unemployment also highlight the pressing need for creative strategies for economic empowerment. This study investigates how upcycling, more especially the conversion of waste textiles into environmentally friendly upholstery for furniture, might be incorporated into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs as a means of empowering young people. The program seeks to encourage entrepreneurship, lessen environmental waste, and advance the concepts of the circular economy by giving young people useful, marketable skills in sustainable furniture design and upholstery. The initiative uses indigenous knowledge, local resources, and cooperative relationships to develop scalable models that may be applied to different African situations. Through experiential learning, community-based workshops, and curriculum creation, this method offers marginalized adolescents realistic livelihood choices in addition to addressing ecological sustainability. In the end, the study promotes institutional investment and policy support for TVET as a tactical instrument for equitable growth and green innovation in Africa. The gathered fabric waste was transformed into interior design pieces, including a set of chairbacks, note pads, bags, throw pillows, souvenir kits, unique and stylish jackets, and other items, based on the concept of recycling art. It is expected that these types of projects will educate jobseeker and students about the potential of waste fabrics as less expensive raw materials for a variety of goods, hence assisting in the reduction of waste management issues related to fabric waste. |
| Keywords: Empowerment, Fabric, Recycle, Textile, TVET, Upcycling and Youth |
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