BRIDGING EDUCATION AND EMPLOYABILITY
In a rapidly evolving global economy, education is no longer just about acquiring certificates. It is about acquiring competencies. Across Nigeria and other developing schools, apprenticeship centers and policy institutions. They are all rethinking what it truly means to be educated.
From a theoretical aspect.
One of the biggest challenges facing Nigeria graduates today is employability.
According to the national bureau of statistics (2024), over 40% of university graduates are unemployed/underemployed. Experts trace this issue back to a disconnect between what students are taught and what employers actually need.
“Graduates are technically educated but many are practically unprepared,” says Chineye Ogbonna, an industrial training consultant based in Lagos. “They have degrees but not always the skills required in modern work places”
This is why apprenticeship and entrepreneurial education are gaining momentum nationwide-exactly the areas IEAMA champion
Organizations like Institute for Enterprise Management And Analytics (IEMA) have begun offering certification that blend business leadership with analytical skills, preparing the youth for the future of work.
IEAMA continues to be a bridge between learning and earning. Through our customized programs in entrepreneurship, digital literacy and apprenticeship management, we empower Nigeria youth to turn skills into sustainable livelihoods.
Build a future with a purpose as the world changes, so most our approach to learning. IEAMA are leading the way by placing skilled, entrepreneurship and real world experience at the heart of education.
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Reference:
National Bureau of Statistics – Youth Unemployment Report 2024
[Ogbonna, C. (2025). Commentary on Apprenticeship Systems in Nigeria. Nigerian Education
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Institute for Enterprise Management And Analytics (IEMA) – Policy Paper, 2025