Growing up, we were brought up to believe in the pattern of going to school,graduate and get a big dream job.
With the rate of unemployment in this country, one begin to wonder if this method is effective at all.
This post is to suggest other methods of creating employment and reducing the high rate of unemployment among youths. Build Young EntrepreneursAfter university education, he doesn't need to start looking for jobs. He is now self-employed and now has to think of ways to expand and create jobs for others.
This got me thinking that there is a need to change the pattern of go to school,graduate and get a job. What if the jobs do not come?
Then,the youths are faced with the harsh realities of unemployment.
I will suggest that youths be encouraged to get a skill before gaining admission to the university. The university can serve as a place of both learning and business opportunities.
This will increase more youth entrepreneurs. There is need to install entrepreneurship skills in our youths. This country need more entrepreneurs who can create wealth and meet different needs.
There are various skills that youths can take interest in: fashion designing,baking and catering,tutorial centres, music schools, dry cleaning services,home cleaning services,
social media/digital marketing,web design,
farming and so on.
There is a young lady that I was talking to about using school as a medium to create market for herself. She was disappointed that she hasn't gained admission after two years of finishing her secondary school education.
I shared my ideas with her on how the skill she has learnt(she makes hair) can serve as a source of income while in school and even after she graduates.
She has now gained admission and am glad she can use that skill to fend for her small needs and get contacts even after school.
There is my suggestion for tackling unemployment. What do you think about it?
Your suggestions and comments on this topic will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
Picture taken with my phone
