ABSTRACT
Skill acquisition programs and entrepreneurial development efforts for adolescents in Anambra State, Nigeria, seek to equip young individuals with practical skills and business knowledge to foster self-reliance, economic growth, and employment prospects. The research examined the impact of a skill acquisition program on entrepreneurial development among youth in Anambra State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was employed to perform the study. The entire population comprises 3,180 youths. The statistical formula developed by Taro Yamane in 1967 was utilized to ascertain a sample size of 355. Data analysis and hypothesis testing were conducted using multiple regression analysis and descriptive statistics facilitated by SPSS version 23, which determined the degree of link between the independent and dependent variables of the study. The findings indicated a substantial positive correlation between technical skills and youth empowerment in relation to entrepreneurial development among youths in Anambra State, Nigeria. The report advised that the government at all levels should enhance efforts to improve technical skill education and training in the state. This can be accomplished by establishing well-equipped skill training centres in the state, financed by a designated special intervention budget for the program.
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