A research by Nexford University shows that over 30 million job
\nvacancies are available for Nigerians.<\/p>\n
Vice-President of Academic Innovation at the university, Dr Robin
\nJohnston, made this known at Nexford’s open day in Lagos.<\/p>\n
The open day was part of the university’s continued efforts to equip
\nlearners with skills and competences that would make them relevant in
\nthe workplace.<\/p>\n
The event, which held in Lagos, featured CV reviews, applications and
\non-sight admissions as well as learning from career specialists and
\nsubject matter experts on business management and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n
Johnston explained that the event was organised to bring together
\nentrepreneurs and individuals in Nigeria to focus on qualitative
\neducation and the connection between the workplace and education.<\/p>\n
She said, “With this, we are addressing the needs of small
\nbusinesses\/startups. We will provide access to where employment is and
\nwhere the jobs are in the future. We are working with employers and
\nthere is a connection between the workforce. Our model is the workplace
\nalignment model; looking at people need now and in the future\u00a0 not only
\nin transferable skills which means communication, critical thinking,
\nproblem-solving, but also in skills for the future.<\/p>\n
“The institution researched over 30 million job vacancies as part of its
\nmodel. It does not use textbooks, but relies on relevant information
\nfrom business fields.”<\/p>\n
The Country Manager for Nexford University, Olamidun Majekodunmi,
\nemphasised the institution’s mission of qualitative higher education
\nthat empowers current and intending learners with the skills they need
\nto advance in their careers.<\/p>\n
She said the event was also aimed at enabling greater social and
\neconomic mobility as part of its push to stop brain drain and unlock
\n$1tn in untapped global economic value<\/p>\n
“The only way we can do that is by constantly refreshing our curriculum;
\nconstantly understanding the data that is out there; what employers are
\nlooking for in terms of soft skills and hard skills; what they are
\nlooking for in fresh graduates; and make sure that our graduates are
\nequipped in soft skills and hard skills.<\/p>\n
“The only way that we can maintain standard is by being online and using
\ntechnology. We remain nimble to adapt to the always changing landscape
\nof the workplace,” she said.<\/p>\n
The open day also featured a panel discussion on the critical skills
\nneeded in workplaces and for entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n
Some of the skills highlighted were creativity, leadership skills,
\ntechnical skills, among others.<\/p>\n
Some of the panellists were award-winning actor, singer and
\nentrepreneur, Banky W; the founder, She Leads Africa, Afua Osei; the
\nfounder of Business Lab Africa, Tricia Ikponmwonba; the Lead at Teach
\nfor Nigeria, Bunmi Adefisayo; and Mark Igbinedion from Get Qualified.
\nOthers were Miss Majekodunmi and Johnston from the Nexford University.<\/p>\n
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