EVALUATION OF THE DELTA STATE SKILLS TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME (STEP)

Autori

  • A. E. Ajaino M.Ed., Doctoral Student, Measurement and Evaluation, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
  • J. N. Odili PhD, Professor of Measurement and Evaluation, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
  • P. A. U. Ossa PhD, Associate Professor of Measurement and Evaluation, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v10i5.4814

Parole chiave:

evaluation, skills training and entrepreneurship programme, empowerment programmes, Delta State

Abstract

This study evaluated the extent to which the goals of the Delta State Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) have been achieved. Three research questions guided the study. The population of the study comprised 4,559 beneficiaries. A sample size of 1,000 beneficiaries was selected through proportionate stratified and convenience sampling techniques. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Experts’ judgement was used to validate the instrument. The test-retest method of reliability was used to determine the reliability of the instrument, with a coefficient of 0.82. Frequency and percentage were used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed that STEP has trained beneficiaries in the following skill options: Fashion design, Catering, Hairdressing, Make-up, Fishery, Decoration and event management, Electrical installation and repairs, Welding and fabrication, ICT and Farming; all the 1000 participants evaluated have established their own enterprises, indicating a 100% goal achievement; and that majority of the beneficiaries have employed other youths after graduating from the programme. The study recommended amongst others that the program be expanded to accommodate more economically viable skills and vocations, including commerce/trade apprenticeship.

 

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  • A. E. Ajaino, M.Ed., Doctoral Student, Measurement and Evaluation, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

    Ajaino, A. E. is a doctoral student of Measurement and Evaluation in the Department of Guidance and Counselling, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He earned his Master's degree in Measurement and Evaluation in 2020 and his Bachelor's degree in Economics Education from Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria in 2000. The author is interested in evaluation of policies and programmes, research, statistics and educational measurement.

  • J. N. Odili, PhD, Professor of Measurement and Evaluation, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

    Odili J. N. is a Professor in the Department of Guidance and Counselling, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He obtained his B.Sc. (Ed) Biology degree from the University of Ilorin in 1986, M.Ed. and PhD in Measurement and Evaluation from the University of Nigeria Nsukka in 1992 and 2004 respectively. He established the effect of language manipulation on differential item functioning of Biology Multiple Choice Test, using Item Response Theory of Measurement. He has provided information that guides item writers to bridge the gender gap in performance in Biology. He has supervised several PhD and M.Ed. students in the field of measurement and evaluation.

  • P. A. U. Ossa, PhD, Associate Professor of Measurement and Evaluation, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

    Ossai P. A. U. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Guidance and Counselling, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Education in 1989 from then, Bendel State University, Ekpoma. His Master's and Doctorate degrees were earned in Measurement and Evaluation in 2005 and 2014 respectively from Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He has interest in college mathematics, research, statistics, measurement and evaluation.

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2023-05-04

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V. 10 N. 5 (2023)

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