Vocational Training for Women Gig Workers: A Review
Vicky Raaz *
Department of Commerce, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, India.
Ravish Chandra Verma
Department of Commerce, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, India.
Nandan Kumar
Department of Commerce, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Vocational training helps bridge skill gaps and improve employability in the evolving gig economy, particularly empowering women with flexible work opportunities, though challenges such as job instability and lack of benefits remain. The aims of this study are reviewing previous study findings on women who working as a gig worker in India and develop specific job expertise through vocational training and the way these effects their jobs in gig economy. This investigation attempts to identify their benefits and drawbacks. Furthermore, the research will assess the findings from existing studies Published between 2015 to 2026 were analysis the how well they work in various vocational training programmes and seek to provide idea to improve female change for jobs and skill development. Also, a comprehensive and structured review on female gig workers in context of vocational training, an organised review has been performed and data was collected from google scholar and Scopus. Additionally, the finding shows that vocational training enhances the efficiency and confidence of women gig workers and increase earning potential, work efficiency by providing technical and digital literacy. The review also highlights the problems that women gig workers face because of limited access, unstable earning, safety concerns and gender bias. It shows how open and freely accessible vocational training programs, promotes women achievements and improves equality of workplace for all. This paper addresses the important of supportive measures to tackle fundamental and specific-gender challenges and promoting vocational training as a vital tool for empower women in the gig economy.
Keywords: Vocational training, women gig workers, gig economy, gender, online work