Vocational Choice Amongst Rural Technical College Female Students for Economic Empowerment in Nigeria Dwindling Economy.

Abstract

The study determined the vocational choice amongst rural technical college female students for economic empowerment in Nigeria dwindling economy. The study was a survey research in which data was collected through a 30 item questionnaire on a population of 120 respondents randomly sampled from some selected rural areas in North Central Nigeria. The data was analyzed using Mean on a 4-point scale, Standard Deviation and t-test statistics. Findings of the study revealed among others that: personality factor, feminine role, teacher factor, personal interest and cultural factor. These were the factors that affect career choice among women. The findings also revealed that higher female earnings and bargaining power translate into greater investment in children’s education, health and nutrition led to economic growth in the long term. Job segregation, gender inequality, poor guidance and counseling services in rural areas were also highlighted among the challenges affecting women in career making. The paper recommended among others that there is need for parents, teachers, guidance and counselor should endeavour to communicate relevant information about vocations in the technical fields through career advice , career guide ,seminars, career talk, and career exhibition among others.