Vocational Training Skills and Economic Sustainability among Business Education Students in Public Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria
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The main objective of this study was to determine the influence between vocational training skills and economic sustainability among business education final year students in public universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, the research was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. The study adopted correlational survey design to establish the influence between Vocational Training Skills and Economic Sustainability among Business Education Students in Public Universities in Cross River State Nigeria. The population of the study is 604 business education students from the two public university in Cross River State, Nigeria. A sample size of 208 final year Business Education Students in Public Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria were selected using the accidental sampling technique. A structured questionnaire titled “Vocational Training Skills and Economic Sustainability among Business Education Students in Public Universities in Cross River State Nigeria. (VTSESBESQ) was used for data collection. The reliability of the questionnaire was established using Cronbach Alpha which ranges from .84 to .88. The hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment correlation Coefficient at .05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that Technical Training Skills, and Soft Training Skill each have a significant individual influence with Economic Sustainability among Business Education Students in Public Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. It was concluded that Economic Sustainability among Business Education Students in Public Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria effectiveness depend on acquisition of Technical Training Skills and Soft Training Skills. Based on the finding, it was recommended amongst others that Public universities in Cross River State, Nigeria should design curricula that integrate Technical and Soft skills, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. This can be achieved through interdisciplinary courses and experiential learning opportunities.
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