Implementation of Vocational Education Development Policies of the Office of the Vocational Education Commission for Fiscal Years 2025 - 2026

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the policy implementation process for vocational education development by the Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) for the fiscal years 2025–2026, to examine the problems and obstacles in implementing the policy, and to propose guidelines for policy improvement. This qualitative research collected data through document analysis and structured interviews with seven key informants selected via purposive sampling. The data were analyzed in accordance with the research objectives and the conceptual framework of Van Meter and Van Horn. The research findings revealed the following: 1) The policy implementation process possessed clear goals and directions, operating through central agencies, provincial vocational education offices, and educational institutions, supported by active communication channels and practitioner cooperation. However, disparities existed regarding resource adequacy, the comprehensiveness of policy transmission, and the institutional capacities. 2) Significant problems and obstacles included limitations in budget, personnel, and equipment; disruptions in technology and the labor market; contextual differences among educational institutions; and the discontinuity of collaborative integration. 3) The proposed guidelines for improvement involved allocating resources based on specific missions and geographical areas; developing teachers and personnel; integrating communication, information, and monitoring systems; enhancing collaboration with enterprises; and increasing flexibility for educational institutions under well-defined standards and accountability.