All these challenges implies
that job seekers and undergrads have to arm themselves if necessary to the
teeth with the requisite skills to become the recruiter’s choice. But getting
skills is not easy to come by these days. Any shred of hope is made thinner by
soaring cost of training and certifications, the duration it may take to
acquire the training among other challenges we are surrounded with.
Well, all these excuses are about to become a
thing of the past. You can acquire and develop a skill without paying a dime. Here
a five simple ways to go about it.
1. By Leveraging
Volunteer programs
Although
this hasn’t caught up with our side of the world, it is gradually getting
entry. I know you don’t want to work without getting paid, ok! what if you get
paid skill wise, seems fair enough don’t you think, not to talk of added benefits
like chances to network and to contribute your quota towards a cause or life.
Here are some places to find volunteer programs in Nigeria
Churches and mosques
Old boys association, NYSC etc.
By the way, no one is stopping you from
doing something all by yourself, self-volunteer programs do show your passionate
and self-motivated side.
2. By
Mentorship
This is
another equally great way to learn. It’s like being taught a skill by a master.
You actually get this teacher-student environment. Chances are that you may
even be employed by your mentor or he/she could put in word for you. An important
suggestion is that you chose a mentor who is vast in your desired career path.
3. By Taking Free Online Courses
This is
the latest one and it’s buzzing in Nigeria. These free online classes are
provided by organizations that believe learning without barrier or the fall
walls of a classroom is possible. Funding is done via donations from partners
guaranteeing that those who take the course pay nothing. Some even offer degrees
in some courses. The only thing required is internet connection and time
management. Here are great places to do online courses.
4 Taking Advantage of Government or Entrepreneurial Training Incentives
The last
method is to take advantage of government training/skill development
incentives. Some of these trainings are provided by the government while others
are privately sponsored. Most times they are geared towards entrepreneurial
campaigns. Some also come along with a start-up capital incentive plus
mentorship opportunity.
Here are
a few to check
Vocational
centers at various LGA offices
5. Personal
or Home Study
This
is when you do your own thing your own way. All that is required is to get the
right materials; text books online videos, DIY sites, eBooks etc and a good
dosage of discipline. This method offers great flexibility and can be used
alongside other methods, as I said you're going to need lots of self discipline
to succeed in this, but its very possible.
Today's world is offering every form of learning in order to cure the deadly disease of ignorance. You cannot be left out, you can now actively participate, its free and all yours for the taking. Learning needs not be a burden any longer.
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