Idowu Victor Akinsanya, Prof Egbichi Blessing Anyikwa & Prof Ronke Christiana Ojo
Abstract
This study, adopted survey research design to explore the perception of respondents on how skill acquisition can enhance employability of young adults in Ogun State. It was guided by two research questions. A sample of 367 was chosen from a population comprising 7,572 young adults aged 15 – 25 who were learners in project T. Max, Ogun State Skill Fund and Ogun State Gateway Skill Programmes. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Test – retest method was employed to assess the reliability of the scale using Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient at 0.05 level of significance and an overall reliability coefficient (r) of 0.782 was obtained. Data was analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, mean score, and standard deviation. The study revealed, among others, that skill acquisition programmes do align with the current and future needs of industries in Ogun State. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that functional monitoring and evaluation mechanism should be put in place to check the activities of skill acquisition programmes coordinators, facilitators and other members of staff managing the affairs of the centres.