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Dual Vocational training: Post Crisis Skills Development systems.

Insight Nigeria Series

Kehinde-Stephen Awoyele7th July 2020

About us…

Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria (AHK Nigeria)

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The Association of German Chambers of Commerce andIndustry (Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag,DIHK) is the central organisation for German Chambersof Commerce Abroad (AHKs) and has representativeoffices at 140 locations in 92 countries worldwide. Thus,the DIHK represent the interests of millions ofbusinesses around the globe.

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce inNigeria (AHK Nigeria) together with its commercialaffiliate DGIC International Business Services Ltd.support German and Nigerian companies in fosteringtheir business relations through their extensive networkand expertise.

We have our offices in Lagos and Abuja.

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AHK Nigeria offers various services through its service unit DGIC International Business Services Ltd.

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COMPETENCE CENTER SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

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About CC Skills Development

Our Main Goal Is To Create A Culture Of Excellence In Nigeria

With Our Programs

• SEP

• Solar Technician Apprenticeship with NESP/ GIZ and Greco

• Agriculture Seminar Series Abuja.

• CV Writing & Interview Techniques Workshops

• Interactive Webinars

• Gloria project

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• There is need for paradigm change in businesses and economy as well.

• Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with one of the largestpopulations of youth in the world, comprising 33 million youths. Withunemployment rate at 33.5%

• There is a huge skills gap with 82 Vocational training centers and 119technical colleges in Nigeria.

• The mismatch between the need of industries (demand side) and skillsbeing reeled out from the vocational training centers and institutions(supply side) must be urgently sorted out.

• Mainstreaming and updating techniques with companies and trainingcenters using best practices in the skills development space of the future.

Dual Vocational training (DVT): Post Crisis SkillsDevelopment systems. (Introduction)

Dual Systems & Possible Virtual Approaches toE-learning

• Theoretical Knowledge can now be passed on virtually through the differentplatforms available.

• Practical knowledge can also be possible through Virtual technology, which isbeing used across industries and no doubt holds great promise in vocationaleducation.

• Some vocational education trade schools are trying to change the status quo byusing virtual reality (VR) technology tools to attract new students.

• VR technology makes viewers feel as if they are present in a variety ofworkplace scenarios which makes them emerge with a better understanding ofthe situation being explained.

• VR based learning is equally useful for educators in the vocational educationspace, instructors who utilize VR receive instantaneous feedback on theirstudents’ performance.

Benefits:• Students can get hands on learning experience without being there present• Students get a taste of the techniques they’ll later demonstrate, while still

learning underlying theories.• There is improved engagement increases the likelihood of students retaining

essential information.

The Nigerian Flavor

• The Dual Vocational Training program was then developed and implemented in2012, it focused on improving the quality of vocational training provided byNigerian companies, and by theoretical-classroom teaching combined withpractical training a balanced knowledge and understanding of the intended skillwas achieved.

• This “Pilot Phase” brought to light the skills gap in the country and blazed a trailfor the identification of the need for qualified skills set and actively workingthrough policies and awareness to bridge this gap.

• German Dual Vocational Training project implemented in Lagos, Abuja and OgunState during its first and second phase from 2012-2018

• A classical example of the progress of the pilot phase:

• The new Bill passed into law in Ogun State Nigeria, a technical and vocationaleducation amendment bill 2019.

• DVT project had a positive impact in Ogun state, and hopefully a ripple effect willbe felt in the whole nation at large.

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Our Apprentices from the private sectors during the Industrial Electronic Profession Training Session at the ITF-Industrial Skills

Training centre, Ikeja Lagos

Entry test by project organizers ➢Augmentation of existing training facilities in training centers

Technical schools / training centers e.g. ITF , IIT, etc. supply trainers•Impact theoretical and practical knowledge about 35%

YouthUnemployable youth – school leavers and graduate of technical schools

INDUSTRYSupply Trainers and Trainees (participants and Trainers)Impact hands on practice-based knowledge for specific industry

TRAINING (1-year duration)•Takes place at about 70% in the industry

•Takes place at about 30% in training centers and technical school

3 /4 examinations

QualificationParticipants/ Trainees qualifies as:

•Industrial Mechanic/ machinist

•Electronics specialist

•Office assistant/ project manager

•Technical facility manager

OPERATIONALISATION OF DVT NIGERIA FLAVOUR

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How to Bridge the Skills Gap

In Nigeria, the working population makes up for a large part of the general populationand they lack the basic skills required to get quality jobs, leaving them unable toachieve their full productive potential and limiting economic investment and growth

In order to mainstream technical skills there must be;• Better support young people to transition into employment• Develop technical skills, and employment and entrepreneurial skills• Better match skills development to industry demand• Train and assess for competency• Increase access and cost-effectiveness to meet the growing demand• Support lifelong learning

The CC Skills development exists to Mitigate problems of skills development/Trainingin post crisis period, which can be economic, pandemic or otherwise Our Main Goal IsTo Create A Culture Of Excellence In Nigeria With Our Programs like the;

• Skill Expert Program• Dual Vocational Training Program• Solar Technicians Apprenticeship• Workshops• Webinars

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Our Apprentices from the private sectors during the Industrial Electronic Profession Training Session at the ITF-Industrial Skills

Training centre, Ikeja Lagos

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