FOSTERING SUSTAINABILITY IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTES: THE INTERSECTION OF GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (GHRM) AND GREEN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (GTVET) SKILLS

Abstract

This study examines the role of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) and Green Technical Vocational Education and Training (GTVET) in advancing the sustainable development of vocational training institutes. Focusing on Punjab, Pakistan, the study explores the impact of GHRM practices and GTVET skills on organizational sustainability.. Adopting a quantitative research approach, the study investigates how GHRM practices and GTVET skills contribute to creating sustainable organizations. The conceptual model positions GHRM practices and GTVET skills as independent variables, sustainable development as the dependent variable. Data were collected from 353 participants using structured questionnaires and analyzed through PLS-SEM techniques. The findings reveal significant positive relationships between GHRM, GTVET, and sustainable development. Moreover, the green environment mediates these relationships, amplifying their impact on organizational sustainability. This study provides empirical evidence supporting the integration of GHRM practices and GTVET to address the growing demands of the green economy. It offers several valuable suggestions for policymakers and practitioners to improve vocational training and human resource strategies. Additionally, the study outlines important implications and proposes directions for future research.