EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF

PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILL

TRAINING PROGRAMME

Proposed Partnership Between:

(Terakraft Cooperate Resources Ltd & Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Benue State

University, Makurdi)

Introduction
The growing need for the nation’s teeming youths (Benue youths inclusive) and other categories
of individuals to acquire entrepreneurial and vocational skills cannot be overemphasized. The
reasons are quite obvious. Worthy of mention is the high rate of unemployment and
underemployment among youths, partly due to lack of essential entrepreneurial/vocational skills.
As at the year 2020, the youth unemployment rate as reported by National Bureau of Statistics
(NBS) jumped from 40.80% to 53.40% in the second quarter (Q2). It was further estimated that
this would have risen to 60% in the last quarter of the period under review. Off course, one needs
no soothsayer to be able to discern that the situation is growing worst, due to the current economic
down turn in Nigeria. The consequence of this ugly trend can be traceable to the increase or
perhaps, the proliferation of armed robbery gang, banditry, kidnapping, prostitution, and so many
other social vices that currently ravages Benue State and the country at large. To curb or reduce
this unpleasant situation, Terakraft Cooperate Resources Limited is set to provide an intervention
by seeking to partner with the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Benue State University, Makurdi
in floating an entrepreneurial/vocational skill training programme for all categories of individuals
(i.e literate, semi-literate and illiterate) irrespective of gender, religion, tribe, location, age etc.

General Objectives of the Training Programme

The overall objective of the training programme is to provide the general public with flexible
opportunities to acquire contemporary practical skills in diverse vocational areas as well as learn
basic business management skills on how to start and nurture small and medium scale enterprises.
The following are therefore the specific objectives of the skills training programme:
1. Provide practical skills/knowledge to the individuals in their chosen vocational skill areas.

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 2. Impart basic entrepreneurial knowledge that will in turn arm the individuals with the
needed awareness and skills to enable them become economically, socially and politically
useful to themselves and the larger society.
3. Provide the general public with the needed awareness of available
vocational/entrepreneurial skills options
4. Re-skilled interested individuals in the vocational skill areas of their choice

How this Programme will solve the Problem

Interested individuals will be trained adequately in various vocational skill areas of their interest
and choice. A list of all the available skill areas is contained in ‘Appendix A’. The individuals
will be provided with the actual skill/knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen skill area. The
intervention will further provide the persons with first-hand knowledge on contemporary
entrepreneurship skills which basically entails identifying ones potentials, risk taking, sourcing for
capital and effective management of small to medium scale enterprises.

Long term Impact of this Programme

This training programme will cater for the unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled individuals of all
categories in the society. By so doing, a vast majority of the youths, teens, elderly if not all will be
sufficiently armed with saleable skills that will make them become useful to themselves and their
larger community by engaging in productive ventures. This will further reduce the level of youth
participation in crimes and other social vices that currently bedeviled the society.

Scope of the Programme

The scope of the training programme will include:
1. Training/Skill Acquisition Activities
2. Business Advisory: Business counselors will be attached to trainees, to ensure learning has
taken place during the business management class. Counselors will also assist participants
in planning their business.
3. Mentorship
4. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
5. Certification

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Training Methodology
The methodologies that will be employed during the training programme will be 100% learner
centered and shall include:
1. Use of power point presentation
2. Videos and Simulations
3. Practical Demonstrations
4. Hands-on Learning
5. Group Discussions and Brainstorming Sessions
6. Use of other Facilitation Tools
7. Work site/shop visits

Benefits
The post-training benefits will include:
1. Access to business advisory services
2. Exposure to finance and investment opportunities
3. Mentoring sessions with experts

Components of the Programme

The training programme shall consist of the following components with each of the component
having its own unique feature:
1. Catch them Young Skills Programme
2. Teens Skill Programme
3. Post-Basic Skills Programme
4. Tertiary Skills Programme
5. Summer Skills Programme
6. Mobile Skills Programme
7. Retirement Skills Programme
8. Special Needs Skills Programme
9. General Skills Programme

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1. Catch them Young Skills Programme
This component shall basically focus on providing entrepreneurial/vocational skills training to
school children who are in the classes of primary 4 to primary 6. The essence is to introduce the
learners early enough to hands-on skills with the view to make them become aware of the diverse
vocational skills options available to them as they progress in life. This programme will be 100%
hands-on and will make up for the too much academic nature of the vocational aptitude subject
which these set of pupils offer in school. See Appendix B for list of available skills for “Catch them
Young”.

2. Teens Skills Programme

Students in the class of JSS1 to SSS3 will be the target here. The essence also is to introduce them
to the diverse vocational skill areas available and further impart into them hands-on experience in
their most preferred skills area. This will enable them begin to practice and earn a living even when
they further their educational pursuits. The training session will be 100% hands-on learning. See
Appendix A for list of available skills for “Teens Skills”

3. Post-Basic Skills Programme

This component shall focus on providing hands-on training for students who have exited secondary
education and are waiting to further their studies. The aim is to enable the individuals acquire
sufficient entrepreneurial/vocational skills in areas of their choices. This will further predispose
them to engaging in productive ventures, thereby, earning a living without necessarily being
dependent. See Appendix A for list of available skills for “Post-Basic Skills”

4. Tertiary Skills Programme

The tertiary skill programme component shall focus on individuals who are attending tertiary
institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, etc.) as well as those of them whom
must have graduated and are awaiting results or National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). They will
be provided with sufficient entrepreneurial/vocational skills in their areas of choice from the list
of available skills. See Appendix A for list of available skills.

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5. Summer Skills Programme
The summer skills programme will provide young men and women with the opportunity to develop
core vocational skills through individual and dynamic group activities. The programme is
specifically designed for primary school pupils and secondary school students during their long
vocation (Summer holiday’s period). Rather than engaging these category of students in academic
lessons during the vacation, parents/guardians can send their wards to acquire a vocational skill of
their interest or choice to complement their academic studies. See Appendix A for list of available
skills.

6. Mobile Skills Programme

This skill component is specifically designed for individuals, groups and organizations desiring
that the skills they wish to learn be taken to their door step. Group of individuals, Schools and
other organizations such as correctional services, ministries, NGOs, NYSC etc can arrange for this
type of entrepreneurial/vocational skill training and it will be delivered to them. See Appendix A
for list of available skills.

7. Retirement Skills Programme

The focus here will be on individuals working in the organize private sector, public servants, civil
servants etc who are preparing for their retirement. This training can be provided to them
individually or through the organization or relevant trade unions whom they work for or belong to
respectively. See Appendix A for list of available skills.

8. Special Needs Skills Programme

Individuals with one form of special need or the other will be catered for. They will be provided
with skills that match their form of disability and appropriate training will be provided to them.
NGOs, philanthropists, religious organizations etc can arrange and organize to have this type of
training for these group of persons. See Appendix A for list of available skills.

9. General Skills Programme

This component has no specific target group (s) but open to all interested members of the public.
See Appendix A for list of available skills.

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Programme Advertisement

The programmes will be brought to the notice of the public through rigorous advertisement and
publications. The centre for entrepreneurial studies, Benue State University will advertise using
mediums such as printing and posting hand bills, radio jingles, television channels, Whatsapp
groups, Facebook groups etc.

Resource Persons/Facilities

Resource persons will be provided by both Terakraft Cooperate Resources Limited

and Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Benue State University, Makurdi. Terakraft
Cooperate Resources Limited shall provide some seasoned practitioners of the
available vocational skill areas and basic consultancy services. The Centre for
Entrepreneurial Studies, Benue State University, Makurdi shall provide the
facilities, specifically the infrastructural spaces, coordination and management
services etc.

Generation of Funds

Funds will be generated through the sale of forms, training fees and sale of trainee
produced products and services. The Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Benue State
University, Makurdi will retain 80% whilst 20% of the generated fund after
expenditure will go to Terakraft Cooperate Resources Limited.

Remarks

We await your inputs, addition, modifications and otherwise.

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 Appendix ‘A’

List of Available Skill Areas

S/N Skill Area Basic Contents

1. FASHION DESIGNING  Fabric Selection and Relaxing

 Measurements
 Spreading, Form Layout and Cutting
 Marking, Laying and Cutting
 Sewing, Checking and Pressing
2. FOOD PREPARATION  Cake Baking
 Bread Making
 Fried Rice/Salad Making
 Jollof Rice/Salad Making
 Vegetable/Yam Porridge Preparation

3. BEVERAGE PRODUCTION  Smoothie Preparation

 Fruits Salad Preparation
 Orange Juice and Water Melon Juice Preparation
 Grapes, Pineapple, Zobo, and Soya Milk Preparation
 Mango Juice, Apples and Kunu Preparation
 Water Production

4 BEAD MAKING AND MAKE UP  Bead Making

ARTISTRY  Moisturizers and Primer
 Liquid Foundation and Concealer
 Foundation Powder, Bronze and Blush
 Highlighter, Bye shadow and Eyeliner
 Lip Gloss, Setting, Spray and Powder

5 HAIR STYLING, BEAUTY CARE &  Applying Shampoo and Treatment

COSMOTOLOGY  Removing Oxidation Odour
 Plaiting, Shaving and Barbing
 Pedi and Meni Cures
 Creams for Various Seasons
 Soap/Detergent Production
 Hair Treatment Cream, Bleach, Germicide

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6 EVENT PLANNING AND DECORATION  Event Goal/Objectives and Team Organization
 Budget (Venue, Food, Drinks & Entertainment)
 Staff, Materials, Colour Selection and Decoration
 Branding the Event and Creating Publicity
 Establishing Partnership and Sponsorship

7 LIVESTOCK FARMING  Goat Farming

 Pig Farming
 Rabbit Farming
 Cattle Rearing
 Sheep Farming

8 FISH FARMING  Habitat (Salt Water Fishes)

 Habitat (Fresh Water Fishes)
 Body Structure (Bony Fishes)
 Body Structure (Cartilagirious Fishes)
 Sitting of Fish Pond (Types of Fish Pond)
9 POULTRY FARMING  Chicken
 Turkey
 Duck
 Pigeon
 Snail Production
 Poultry Feed Production

10 PAINTING AND FINISHING  Paint Selection

 Painting Tools
 Colour Production
 Surface Preparation
 Surface Painting
 Types of Surface Finishing

11 PLUMBING AND PIPE FITTING  Plumbing Installation, Troubleshooting and Repairs

 Blueprint Reading
 Hand and Power Tools
 Plumber Safety Procedures
 Hot and Cold Water Supply

12 BUILDING MATERIALS PRODUCTION  Clay Brick Production

 Sandcrete Block Production
 Particle Board Production
 Laminated Board Production
 Sourcing for Local Building Materials

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13 TILING  Tile Selection
 Tiling Tools
 Surface Preparation
 Wall Tile Installation
 Floor Tile Installation
 Tile Maintenance

14 SHOE MAKING  Measurements and Selection of Style

 Shoe Last Making
 Pattern Cutting and Clicking
 Shoe Assembly
 Shoe Trial Testing
 Final Craftsmanship
 The Shoe Room

15 LANDSCAPING AND BEAUTIFICATION  Trees and Plant Selection

 Soil and Irrigation Management
 Lawn Maintenance
 Trees and Bush Work
 Hardscaping

16 BASIC ARTS AND CRAFTS  Sculpture

 Form
 Ceramics
 Embroidery
 Mural
 Wood Carving
 Pottery

17 ICT  General Computer Appreciation

 Internet Surfing
 Basic Data Processing
 Digital Sales and Marketing
 Basic Computer Maintenance and Repair
 Microsoft Word
 Microsoft Power Point
 Microsoft Excel
 Graphics Design
 Coding/Programming

18 CARPENTRY & JOINERY

19 WELDING & FABRICATION

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20 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

21 SMART PHONE REPAIRS & SERVICING

22 MASONRY WORKS

23 REFRIGERATION/AIR-CONDITIONING

REPAIRS

24 AUTOMOBILE REPAIR WORKS

25 WATER SACHETTING & BOTTLING

26 PLASTIC BOTTLE BLOWING

TECHNOLOGY

27 RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

(SOLAR)

28 CCTV INSTALLATION

29 ON-LINE TUTORING AND LEARNING

30 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING

I. AutoCAD

II. Revit Architecture

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