EFFECT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING SKILLS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUTH BUSINESSES IN KARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE
Ibrahim Tanko, PhD and Janet Danjuma Faruk
Volume 3 Issue 2
Abstract
This study investigates the effect of education and training skills on the performance of youth businesses in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Adopting a survey research design, data were collected through wellstructured questionnaires employing a five-point Likert scale. The population consisted of youth enterprises in the designated area, with a sample size of 205 respondents selected using purposive sampling technique. Validity and reliability of the research instrument were ensured through expert evaluation and logical appraisal. Descriptive statistics, including frequency distribution and regression analysis, were employed to analyze the data. The results revealed that communication and entrepreneurial skills positively impact the performance of youth businesses. However, financial skills do not demonstrate a statistically significant influence on business performance, at least based on the analyzed data. These findings underscore the importance of communication and entrepreneurial skills in fostering successful youth businesses, while also emphasizing the need to continue integrating financial education into entrepreneurship programs to ensure sustainable financial management. Keywords: Education, Training, Performance, Youth, Businesses
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