Title: EFFECT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ON EMPLOYABILITY, ENTREPRENEURIAL ABILITIES AND PARTICIPATION OF NIGERIAN YOUTH IN THE LABOR MARKET

Authors:
Atser, Patrick Iorkyaan & Omega, James Udoka

Abstract: Abstract The study explores the impact of entrepreneurship education on labour market integration among Nigerian youths. In light of persistent youth unemployment in Nigeria, young Nigerian view entrepreneurship as an alternative route towards economic participation and self-reliance. The study adopts both quantitative and qualitative research methods involving surveys and semi-structured interviews as tools for collecting data from 250 youths in both rural and urban areas. The results of the study indicate that entrepreneurship education significantly impacts employability through confidence building, skill development, and nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset. This positively affects their labour market integration. Notably, the impact of entrepreneurship education varies among individuals depending on several factors including socio-economic status, level of training, and availability of resources. Keywords: Entrepreneurship education, Employability, Entrepreneurial abilities, Nigerian Youth Participation, Labor Market.

Publication Date: 2026-07-20