Publication of this special issue of the Caribbean Journal of Education (CJE) to address technical and vocational education and training (TVET) signals a new level in the integration of TVET in the general education system. Through this medium, issues related to policy and strategies for guiding the implementation of TVET are presented for discussion among both practitioners and those who have an interest in TVET. Of importance to the proponents of a strong TVET system is how it should be positioned to effectively prepare the workforce to face the challenges of business and industry, locally and regionally.