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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Non-formal education programmes and public enlightenment; Tools For effective skills acquisition by youth in Katsina state
Authors
Murtala Sale, Yaro Umar, Dr. Sama’ila Mu’azu Bawa
Abstract
This research is
primarily aimed at investigating the extent to which non-formal education and
public enlightenment programmes are helpful towards youth skills acquisition in
Katsina State. The aim achieved by the following set objectives; to examine the
extent of youth participation in skill acquisition programmes, to examine the
extent levels of public enlightenment encourage youth in Katsina State to
engage in skill acquisition programmes and to identify the effect of
non-participation in skill acquisition programmes by youth in Katsina State.
Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive survey
design was used for the study. The total population of the study were (180)
beneficiaries from the three vocational centers in three senatorial zones in
Katsina State. Forty one (41) beneficiaries from each vocational center were
used as sample size. Sample size was determined by using Krejci and Morgan’s
table (1970). Simple technique was adopted where (41) folded pieces of paper
containing “Yes” and others “No” were kept in a container. The ones that picked
“Yes” were issued with the questionnaire to respond to the items. Youth Participation
in Skills Acquisition Programmes Questionnaire (YPISAPQ) was used for data
collection. Instrument’s Validity was determined by the experts from the
Department of Education, Katsina Polytechnic. Instrument’s reliability was
established using Cronbach Alpha where 0.70 was obtained. Tabulation method, simple
percentage and mean value were used for data analysis through Likert Scale of
four-points rating, such as Strongly Agree 4, Agree 3, Disagree 2 and Strongly
Disagree 1. The study found out that participation of youth in skills
acquisition had improved their status significantly. The study also recommended
that the Government of Katsina State and other stakeholders should continue to
support skills acquisition centers with all needed facilities and enlighten youth
to be enrolled in any form of skills acquisition programme for their good
living.
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Pages:63-68
How to cite this article:
Murtala Sale, Yaro Umar, Dr. Sama’ila Mu’azu Bawa "Non-formal education programmes and public enlightenment; Tools For effective skills acquisition by youth in Katsina state". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 63-68
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