The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) is organising a National Youth Skills Exhibition, TVET Expo and Conference as a Post-25th Anniversary Celebration.

A statement by Mark Ugwoke, NABTEB’s director of quality assurance, said the three-day event is scheduled to take place October 17 to 19  in Benin City, Edo State.

According to him, the Conference and Exhibition aims to convene an ecosystem of NABTEB’s stakeholders (government, industry, academia, sectorial groups and other partners) to meet, amplify and catalyse skills development, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)as a veritable tool for transforming the lives of young people, combating unemployment and poverty, and building a sustainable growth economy.

“He added, “The expected attendees will include a combination of educators, policymakers and practitioners from national and state educational systems, Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), decision makers from industries and commerce, academics, entrepreneurs, development practitioners, international institutions, donor agencies and non-governmental organisationsengaged in various aspects of education, employment and economic development, as well as students, parents, career changers, young people and the general public.

“This multi-faceted Event is a further indication of NABTEB’s commitment to strengthening dialogue with its stakeholders and employers of labour on the need to take concrete steps to raise the skills profile of the Nigerian labour market and the importance of NABTEB assessment and certification as a driver for learning and professional advancement.”

EVENT STRUCTURE:

National Youth Skills Exhibition: The Skills Exhibition is a celebration of quality and excellence in technical and vocational education, and is targeted at Science and Technical Colleges, and allied Post-Basic Educational Institutions in Nigeria. The Exhibition will showcase the skills and talents of students, and provide competitors with the opportunity to challenge their peers in various skills, trades and technologies based on criteria set by industries. The Exhibition is the culmination of the hard work of young people, their trainers, training providers and employers.

The Skills Exhibition aims to raise awareness among young people, their parents and educators about the value of technical and vocational training as viable career option. This Event is a great opportunity for industries and professional bodies to share their expertise and knowledge through participation as members of the Panel of Judges and sponsorship of events.

“Education That Pays for Itself Nigeria 2018 Conference”: Taking place concurrently with the Youth Skills Exhibition is the “Education That Pays for Itself Nigeria 2018” conference. Organised in collaboration with Teach A Man to Fish UK, the three-day conference will bring together over 300 delegates from Nigeria and beyond to present, discuss and share information on key issues and challenges facing education, skills development, especially assessment for preparing young people for the world of work and professional advancement.

The theme for this year’s conference is: “Learning for Life: Entrepreneurship, Employability and Skills for Career Advancement”.