A vocational school, sometimes called a trade school or vocational college, is a type of educational institution, which, depending on country, may refer to secondary or post-secondary education designed to provide vocational education, or technical skills required to perform the tasks of a particular and specific job.
7 Best Vocational Schools In Nigeria
1.Lagos State Skill Acquisition
Lagos State is one of the states known for economic empowerment and one of their signature projects is the skills acquisition centers that offer free short training in vocational courses.Some of the courses offered include bead making, aluminum fabrication, tile laying, wheel balancing, vulcanizing, hair dressing, photography, fashion designing and many more.
They currently have 17 centers which have produced thousands of graduates since inception.
2.The Lady Mechanic Initiative
LMI was established in 2004 and has trained over 800 from inception till date. Founded by Sandra Aguebor, LMI is committed to empowering young girls and women with technical and mechanical skills to become competent in the field of automotive repair.Also, they are involved in partnership with local and international organizations which have sponsored the training of many female mechanics.
3.Rosegabriel Institute
Rosegabriel is committed to raising a generation of men and women with the adequate skills and entrepreneurial drive to change and shape the landscape and future of the fashion and catering industry in Nigeria and beyond.This training school specializes in courses such as catering and hotel management; fashion and textile design; event planning and management.
Some of the core subjects taught include: clothing construction; pattern crafting; fashion illustration; tie and dye; cosmetology; bakery and confectionary; food and nutrition; floral and textile decorations; and events planning.
At the completion of these courses, a certificate of completion or a diploma degree is awarded to the successful candidates.
4.Mix ‘n’ Bake
Mix ‘n’ Bake is a confectionary school with centers in Ojodu, Maryland, Ikota, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Warri.The training at mix n bake covers cake making, decoration, pastry making, bread making and event decoration.
The faculty at Mix ‘n’ Bake comprise of tutors with diverse experience and some of the courses offered include beginner intermediate baking and cake decoration; combined courses in baking; cake decorating; catering and cookery; sugarcraft course; specialty baking course; cocktails drink class; human, cartoon and animal modeling; and many other.
Generally, the training at Mix ‘n’ Bake is quite flexible as they allow for private training and weekend training for busy individuals.
5.National Institute of Information Technology
NIIT is a global leader in skills and talent development that was established in Nigeria in 1999. The first centre was located in Ikeja, Lagos; however it has grown to 19 centers in different parts of the country. These include centers in Abuja, Ajah, Asaba, Benin, Eket, Festac, Ibadan, Ikeja, Kaduna, Lokoja, Makurdi, Maraba, Minna, Offa, Onitsha, Owerri, PHC, Surulere and WarriNIIT is focused on courses in information technology and has been involved in the creation of skilled ICT manpower. They have trained over 160 000 students in the past 16 years. Each year, 16 000 students enroll in the different NIIT centers in the country.
Graduates of NIIT are awarded either National Innovative Diploma or a National Vocational Diploma depending on the course completed.
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