An exploration into the experiences of career provision by students in 21st century Nigeria

Abstract

In 2014, illustrative case study research was conducted to examine existing careers guidance interventions available to two young people in different secondary schools in Nigeria. The aim was to explore their perceptions in terms of the subjective usefulness of those interventions in an educational and labour market context within a growing economy. Analysis indicated that as well as access to careers guidance being inconsistent, the experience of the participants was that the existing provision was not sufficient to support them to develop an appreciable degree of independence, and the career management skills required to meet the demands of the 21 st century labour market in particular, and life in general.