NYSC Should be Revamped into a Compulsory 1-Year Vocational Program After SSS3, Netizens Advocate
Concerned netizen has called for a major change of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), suggesting that it should be transformed into a compulsory one-year vocational program to be undertaken immediately after finishing secondary school. The call for a revamped NYSC program aligns with broader concerns about the current educational system's capacity to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in today's competitive job market
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Concerned netizen has called for a major change of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), suggesting that it should be transformed into a compulsory one-year vocational program to be undertaken immediately after finishing secondary school.
This proposal has sparked conversations online after an Use, Ugwu Samuel shared his views in a viral video on X.com @Psalmwrite.
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During the video, Ugwu Samuel emphasized the need for a shift in the current educational system, stating, “NYSC should be after Secondary school, there should be a one year compulsory stay at home vocation training.”
He expressed concerns that the current higher institution syllabus does not adequately prepare students for the realities of the modern world. He urged individuals to assess the relevance of their courses in relation to real-world demands, cautioning that they could be learning outdated information. “Verify your current course and what’s happening in the real world,” he urged. “You might be learning throwback,” he added.
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Ugwu Samuel's suggestions have resonated with many netizens who have voiced their support for his stance. with individuals highlighting the need for a transition towards a skill acquisition-focused program within the NYSC, advocating for financial support in the form of grants or interest-free loans for graduates who demonstrate potential in their acquired skills.
One user commented, “The NYSC scheme should be converted to a one-year skill acquisition program, and graduates that have shown the capacity to excel at their acquired skill should be given grants or interest-free loans to start up. Our current curriculum is designed to produce job seekers instead of job creators, and the short-term approach to addressing this fundamental problem is what I just mentioned.”
The call for a revamped NYSC program aligns with broader concerns about the current educational system's capacity to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in today's competitive job market.
