Success in life, often, comes through hard work, especially when people learn different types of vocational skills. Vocational skills are skills you gain toward becoming knowledgeable in a specific trade or profession.
The acquisition of vocational skills is not limited to the unemployed; vocational skill is just as useful to everybody.
A vocational skill trainer, Mr. Johnson Umoren, said the entrepreneur who actually starts a business doesn’t wait for the government to provide all the policies, programmes and infrastructure he/she needs to start a business.
He said the people who actually get started are those who learn to adapt to their environment and improvise with the limited resources they have.
Here are some examples of vocational skills one can put into consideration when thinking of making profitable income.
Our job security in this country is poor and the take-home pay is not different either. But with vocational skill, you’re certain that, come what may, you can never be jobless
Beauty and make-up artist
Although this may be limited to women as it is believed to be a terrain for women, some guys have refused to let that opinion stop them from venturing into it. The make-up industry in Nigeria has succeeded in distinguishing itself by making it possible for women to look charming at every point in time.
And because almost every woman wants to look good always, the make-up industry has become a lucrative one. However, you can learn the art in a few months and start generating income for yourself. And interestingly, it’s a kind of job that you can do to support yourself even if you’re a student or a working class.
Photography
Memories are priceless. And a good number of people love to create and keep memories: this can only be done through photos.
Without doubt , there is a good market and demand for photographers in Nigeria.
If you could get yourself involved, you will be amazed at the profits in making photos and videos at weddings and other events. Apart from weddings and other events, you can also become a freelance photographer, as well as selling your pictures online.
There are thousands of photographers showcasing their talents on the internet and there’s enough room for you to become one.
Food vendor
Food is one of man’s basic necessities, and there is an endless demand for it around the world. It is wrong to start assuming that there can be too many food vendors, simply because, irrespective of social strata, every one of us needs food to survive. One does not need to obtain a degree in food studies in order to own a fine restaurant. Just a few months of training is enough to make you a caterer.
As a matter of fact, a lot of young people have acquired training as chefs and have been able to build food brands that have earned them some fortune. Interestingly, majority of them even operate from the comfort of their home with the help of social media. So, why not take advantage of this skill by acquiring it and start making money for yourself.
Fashion design play
It does not require much thinking for one to realise that skill acquisition is what we need to reduce the high rate of unemployment.
But unfortunately, our educational system does create room for such. If much emphasis were placed on the development of talent and skills as it is placed on studies, we would have made progress as a people.
In the absence of white collar jobs, as it is at the moment, the utilisation of personal skills will make it possible for one to survive with ease.
However, it is important to note that the acquisition of vocational skill is not limited to the unemployed. Vocational skill is just as useful to everyone.
Our job security in this country is poor and the take-home pay is not different either. But with vocational skill, you’re certain that come what may, you can never be jobless. On the other hand, it can as well generate extra income for low salary earners.
Digital marketing skill
Among many other things, social media has proven to be an effective marketing tool in today’s society. Owing to this, it can be said that the importance of social media cannot be overemphasized.
As an effective vehicle for reaching millions of people simultaneously, there is a lot of money to be made on social media if it is properly harnessed.
Companies and brands are aware of this and have begun to make use of it by hiring digital marketers.
You can always get along by maximising your social media accounts today through learning how to market goods and services online.
All that is required of you is an internet connection, a mobile device or a laptop.
Manufacturing skills
It is a well-known fact that a lot of people that acquire vocational skills in the manufacturing trade are often hired to pass on the knowledge to another set of people or to work in manufacturing
agencies. On the other hand, some of them have moved on to manufacture their own products for sale, such as liquid soaps, bar soaps, ointments, balm, and
detergents.
