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SECURING YOUR MEAL TICKET THROUGH SKILLS ACQUISITION

SECURING YOUR MEAL TICKET THROUGH SKILLS ACQUISITION. Suraj Oyewale, ACA; Founder, JarusHub Career Portal. Where was this? Premiership match?. WHO WANTS TO BE A TAILOR?. Wale studied Microbiology @ OAU, Ile-Ife He was my block mate in Awo Hall He is now a tailor.

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SECURING YOUR MEAL TICKET THROUGH SKILLS ACQUISITION

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  1. SECURING YOUR MEAL TICKET THROUGH SKILLS ACQUISITION Suraj Oyewale, ACA; Founder, JarusHub Career Portal

  2. Where was this? Premiership match? Skills acquisition as a tool for financial freedom

  3. WHO WANTS TO BE A TAILOR? Wale studied Microbiology @ OAU, Ile-Ife He was my block mate in Awo Hall He is now a tailor. …..okay he calls himself a fashion entrepreneur Skills acquisition as a tool for financial freedom

  4. ……and MECHANIC? Mr. Obalola studied Business Administration at the University of Ilorin He is now a mechanic He doesn’t even call himself auto-technician His wife is a respected chartered accountant Skills acquisition as a tool for financial freedom

  5. Now, what is a skill? • An art, trade, or technique, particularly one requiring use of the hands or body. • A developed talent or ability: writing skills.(Answers.com) Skills acquisition as a tool for financial freedom

  6. Why do you need to learn a skill? • Times are generally hard • Excess supply of formal labour • Self employment opportunity • A more guaranteed meal ticket • Skill as a source of additional income Skills acquisition as a tool for financial freedom

  7. How do you know what skill to learn? - TY Bello, economics graduate, official photographer of VVIPs today - Aisha Augie-Kuta, studied Mass Comunication, super-photographer too • What do you have passion for? • Study trend Skills acquisition as a tool for financial freedom

  8. Now the drop-out question? Should one drop out of school to pursue a skill? Skills acquisition as a tool for financial freedom

  9. The drop-out debate Who wants to be a drop-out? • Dropping out is a no for me • Have first degree in the minimum • Formal schooling expands your horizon • Gives you more confidence • ….but for an irredeemably poor student, no harm in pursuing other skills without delay Skills acquisition as a tool for financial freedom

  10. More Stories to ponder– Simon Kolawole Former Editor of THISDAY Liked drawing in school, even if amateurish Went on to pursue his dream of as a professional journalist, and became a newspaper editor Through self-practice, developing graphic designing skill by the side Even while working as a journalist, he earnsed 95% of his income from graphic jobs. Now he’s fully into it. MORAL: Even if you have a day job, find way of putting your use into income….and never let the rainy day come before sharpening that skill Skills acquisition as a tool for financial freedom

  11. Parting story – Samuel Adedoyin Chairman, Doyin Group. Multibillionaire entrepreneur Grew up in a village in Kwara state Wanted to bolt to Europe Caught in Takoradi, Ghana Did menial jobs on Ghana Learnt trading By 24, already owned 4 houses Now a multi-billionaire Skills acquisition as a tool for financial freedom

  12. But is it as rosy as painted? Not exactly • Good to develop multiple skills • Winners never quit….and quitters never win…..but know when to turn • Whatever the outcome, there is no harm in trying Skills acquisition as a tool for financial freedom

  13. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

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