INFLUENCE OF DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DELTA STATE SKILLS TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME (STEP)

Authors

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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejoe.v8i3.4977

Keywords:

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

Abstract

This study evaluated the influence of Demographic factors on the implementation of the Delta State Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP). 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. The 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 there is a significant difference between male and female beneficiaries of the STEP on the establishment of their own enterprises after graduating from the programme; that there is a significant difference between male and female beneficiaries of the STEP on their employment of other youths after graduating from the programme; and that there is no significant difference among beneficiaries of the STEP on the establishment of their own enterprises on the basis of their marital status after graduating from the programme. The study further showed that there is no significant difference among beneficiaries of the STEP on the employment of other youths on the basis of their marital status after graduating from the programme; that there is a significant difference among beneficiaries of the STEP on the establishment of their own enterprises on the basis of their educational qualification after graduating from the programme; and that there is no significant difference among beneficiaries of the STEP on their employment of other youths on the basis of their educational qualification 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.

Author Biographies

  • A. E. Ajaino, 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, Professorof 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. Ossai, 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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2023-08-08

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