SAED: Hands-On Training at NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Ikare-Akoko for 2024 Batch 'B' (Stream II) Orientation Course

 The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has rolled out an extensive hands-on training program for corps members at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, as part of the 2024 Batch 'B' Stream II Orientation Course.

On [Date], corps members were actively engaged in the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) program, designed to equip them with practical skills and entrepreneurial knowledge that will aid in their personal development and future career opportunities.

The SAED training, a core component of the NYSC orientation, provided corps members with practical workshops and sessions covering various skill sets including computer literacy, fashion design, catering, and solar energy installation. The program aimed to empower corps members with the tools needed to become self-reliant and contribute positively to their communities.

Mr. John Akinwunmi, the SAED Coordinator at the Ikare-Akoko camp, highlighted the importance of the training in fostering a culture of entrepreneurship among corps members. “The hands-on approach of our SAED program is intended to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills,” he explained. “By providing these valuable skills, we are preparing our corps members to excel in their chosen fields and make meaningful contributions to society.”

Throughout the day, corps members participated in various interactive sessions where they learned practical techniques and engaged in real-life scenarios related to their chosen fields. The training emphasized not only skill development but also the importance of entrepreneurship in driving personal and community growth.

In addition to the practical training, motivational talks were delivered by successful entrepreneurs and industry experts, who shared their experiences and offered valuable advice on starting and sustaining a business.

The event concluded with a showcase of projects created by the corps members during the training, highlighting their newly acquired skills and creativity.

The hands-on training at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Ikare-Akoko underscores the NYSC’s commitment to equipping corps members with essential skills that extend beyond their service year. This initiative is part of the broader effort to ensure that corps members not only contribute to national development but also emerge as capable, skilled individuals ready to face future challenges.

The 2024 Batch 'B' Stream II corps members left the training session with newfound skills and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to apply their knowledge in their respective places of primary assignment and beyond.