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Rufus, O. S., Grace, A. M., Olalekan, A. O., Jwasshaka, S. K., & Bakare, S. F. (2024). Systematic development of entrepreneurship skills framework for students of electrical technology in Nigeria. Environment and Social Psychology, 9(3). https://doi.org/10.54517/esp.v9i3.1829

Systematic development of entrepreneurship skills framework for students of electrical technology in Nigeria

Olojuolawe Sunday Rufus

Department of Industrial Technical Education, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology

Adewumi Moradeke Grace

Department of Computer Science, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology

Adegboye Oluwadamilola Olalekan

Department of Entrepreneurial Studies, Olusegun Agagu University of Technology

Shirka Kassam Jwasshaka

Department of Technical and Vocational Education, Plateau State Polytechnic

Shola F. Bakare

Department of Technical and Vocational Education, Adekunle Ajasin University


DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/esp.v9i3.1829


Keywords: unemployment, entrepreneurship, framework, employability, topology of skills

Abstract

The rising rate of youth unemployment and the attendant consequences on the general population in Nigeria called for concern. The academia and other relevant stakeholders have gradually come to realize that the possession of academic qualifications alone cannot guarantee a good quality job. Thus, many of Nigerian higher institutions are now introducing entrepreneurship studies into their school curriculum without a clear framework. This study intends to create a topology of skills that will help Electrical Technology students in Nigeria find jobs. To gather information about the different skills needed, the Google Scholar search engine was adopted. The search was between 2018 and 2023. The inclusion criteria involve entrepreneurship studies with a focus on Technical Education, Vocational education, and Electrical Technology. A total of 80 Journal articles were extracted for the study. Data were directly collected from the critical stakeholders. The study was guided by 3 objectives. The participants for the study involved 12 experts from the industry and academics. The sample size was purposive and obtained based on Theoretical saturation. The topology of skills was achieved with the application of the Nvivo12 software and the thematic analysis. A Broad skill suitable for the 21st-century job matching for electrical technology students was generated. The study is recommended for in-depth analysis in order the isolate all the in fits.

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