Firms equip students with STEM skills

National Senior Partner, KPMG, Nigeria, Tola Adeyemi (middle); with the Principal Education Officer, Lagos State Education District IV, Mrs Omolaoye Adebisi; representatives of Junior Achievement Nigeria and some of the participants at the 2023 Career Success Programme sponsored by KPMG Nigeria.

Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) and KPMG have trained students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills to boost their employability opportunities.

The training was done through the JA career success programme for secondary school students with the integration of STEM curriculum. According to the firms, the programme was aimed at equipping young individuals with essential skills and knowledge required to build resilience in the future.

The seven-week programme was designed to empower senior secondary school students with the necessary skills that would enable them become employable for high-growth career opportunities.

The curriculum, as developed by JA Nigeria, imparted participants with job readiness skills that would help them harness decision-making abilities essential for the future.

The programme emphasised critical areas and fundamental skills essential for navigating and excelling in life, which included the 4Cs, namely, critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity, along with vital soft skills, STEM education, personal branding and practical job-seeking tools, such as resume writing, cover letters, interviews and digital profile building.

Speaking at the programme, JAN Executive Director, Foluso Gbadamosi, expressed joy at the success of the programme, describing it as a significant milestone in the commitment to empowering young minds.

She highlighted the inclusion of STEM in the JA career success programme, emphasising dedication to preparing students for future challenges. Gbadamosi expressed delight in witnessing the positive impact of collaboration with KPMG Nigeria, celebrating the growth and potential of each participant.

Also, the Senior Partner, KPMG West Africa, Mr Tola Adeyemi, expressed the firm’s commitment to inspire confidence and empower change. The programme was attended by the principal education officer, Lagos State Education District IV, Mrs Omolaoye Adebiyi; staff of KPMG and JAN, student representatives, teachers, and volunteers.