THE IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN JALINGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, TARABA STATE
Abstract
This study investigates the Impact of entrepreneurship skills on senior secondary school students in Jalingo, Taraba State, focusing on self-reliance, job creation perceptions, and factors affecting entrepreneurship education. Using a descriptive survey research design, data were collected from
100 randomly selected students out of a population of 4,279. The study employs McClelland’s Need for Achievement and Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory to understand entrepreneurial behaviour and skill acquisition. Findings reveal a moderate impact on students' self-reliance and mixed perceptions regarding entrepreneurship as a tool for job creation. Key challenges identified include insufficient resources, inadequate teaching quality, limited curriculum time, and lack of practical experiences and mentorship. The study highlights the need for enhanced entrepreneurship education, better resources, improved teaching quality, and practical experiences to effectively prepare students for self-employment and economic contribution.
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