SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS GROWTH OF SOME SELECTED FAHION AND DESIGN INDUSTRY IN ABAK METROPOLIS, AKWA IBOM STATE

ABSTRACT The study examined the effect of skill development on business growth of some selected fashion and design industry in Abak Metropolis. The objective of the study was to examine the relationship between education, training, developmental experiences and business growth in fashion and design industry, Abak Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State. Relevant literatures were reviewed to support the statement of the problem and objectives of the study. Kirzner's Theory of Entrepreneurship Alertness was adopted to guide the theoretical framework of the study. To achieve the objective of the study, Survey research designs were adopted. The population of the study was made up of 124 respondents doing skill training centre in Abak Metropolis. Quota sampling technique was used to determine the sample size of the study. Data for the study was obtained using primary sources (questionnaires) and secondary sources. Descriptive and inferential analysis were used to analyzes the data. The finding of the study revealed that education, training skill and developmental experience has positive relationship with business growth. Based on the findings, it is recommend that Prospective entrepreneurs should ensure that necessary skills armed at enhance their businesses are acquired before venturing into their choice of businusses. It is concluded that skill development is a journey in which an business owners or a group of entrepreneurs should have the appropriate variable like; education, training and developmental experience as the driving force that leads to businesses growth