Integrating Formal Education and Skill Acquisition/Vocational Training System in the Polytechnic Institutions: Antidote for Unemployment among the Nigerian Youths

Authors

  • Musbau Adetokunbo Afolabi Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
  • Bisiriyu Abiodun Taleat Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Skill Acquisition, Vocational training, youth empowerment, unemployment, polytechnic education

Abstract

This study examines the impact of incorporating vocational and skill acquisition into the formal education system at Nigeria Polytechnic, given its widespread trend towards socio-economic development. The study employs a descriptive qualitative research design, conducting face-to-face interviews with key and relevant study participants from federal, state-owned, and privately-owned polytechnics in Ogun, Ondo, and Osun State of Nigeria. The study revealed that establishing an educational framework emphasising practical skills and entrepreneurship would serve as a strategic solution to youth unemployment, reduce poverty rates, and foster economic growth.

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Published

2024-12-31

How to Cite

Afolabi, M. A., & Taleat, B. A. (2024). Integrating Formal Education and Skill Acquisition/Vocational Training System in the Polytechnic Institutions: Antidote for Unemployment among the Nigerian Youths. International Journal of Governance and Development Studies (IJOGDES), 11(1), 78–91. Retrieved from https://ijogdes.oauife.edu.ng/index.php/ijogdes/article/view/19

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024): International Journal of Governance and Development Studies

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