Document Type : Original Research Paper

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1 University of Tehran,Tehran,Iran

2 Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Young and Elite Researchers Club, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The aim of the current study, which is a survey-descriptive one is a need assessment of technical and vocational training  according to nanotechnology. The statistical society includes the experts working at Technical and vocational Training Organization and its subordinate offices, experts working in the industrial section, faculty members and scientific centers. The data required for this study were collected through researcher-made questionnaires and checklists. The analytic Hierarchy Process was employed to help choose the best courses and skills from four different perspectives, the job market needs and industry market, attention to entrepreneurship development, attention to job creation for university graduates and equality of priorities

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