Training Needs and Employability of Adult and Non-Formal Education Graduates in Northern Nigeria
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Abstract
This study used a quantitative descriptive survey and the Employability and Training Needs Skills Scale (ETNSS) to assess the training needs and employability of prospective Adult and Non-formal Education graduates (PGAE) in Northwest and Northeast Nigeria. The findings indicate a low level of relevance in the current PGAE curriculum for developing essential workplace skills. The research revealed a critical need to deepen student training to incorporate generic competencies vital for impactful learning and career prospects. Specifically, the study identified the necessity for enhanced training in entrepreneurial, critical thinking, technical knowledge, effective communication, and numeracy skills. Although limited by self-reporting bias, these findings offer valuable insights to the Nigeria National University Commission and Adult Education departments, informing the review and redesign of the B.Ed. Adult and Non-formal Education degree program to better equip graduates with the employability skills required for successful careers
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Adult and non-formal education, employability skills, prospective graduate, training needs
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