Information and Communication Technology : A Catalyst for Technical and Entrepreneurship Skills Development in Woodwork Trade in Nigeria

Abstract

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) continue to gain momentum within framework of potential efforts and strategies to boost technical and Entrepreneurship skills acquisition in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for employment and job creation among technical college students. Regrettably, many woodwork entrepreneurs do not achieve optimal success in their businesses due to poor entrepreneurial and soft skills required for success in their occupation. Consequently, woodwork entrepreneurs are faced with huge financial burden resulting from lack of stable income. This situation neither empowers them to manage their problems nor to provide the quality services needed for economic growth. This paper identifies strategies for integrating ICT, entrepreneurial and woodwork trade skills needed for adjustment. The paper concludes that to guaranty success in woodwork industry for global competitiveness there is a need for government to re-emphasize integrating ICT with skills in woodwork trade.