Valuable Skills Centre

The Valuable Skills Centre (VSC) is a training and resource Centre that focusses on equipping the individual with work, business, and life skills for relevance to self, family and society. It was founded in 2019 by Rhinake Aliyu. MISSION Our mission is to help Youths be relevant to themselves, their families and their society by fostering: Self –Discovery: Discover talents/gifts, potentials and abilities. Capacity Development: Develop skills for success in life, work/business. Skill Monetization: Learn how to monetize skills to earn a living Cooperate Social Responsibility: Be relevant to society by embarking on projects to give back value. CORE VALUES Accountability Consistency Competence FOCUS AREAS Employability skills Wealth Creation / entrepreneurship Vocational Skills Arts and Creativity Digital Skills / ICT / Industry 4.0 Sales and marketing Valuable skills for children PROGRAMMES / SERVICES Learn with Me (LwM) Campaign Project Earn by Learning (PEarL Campaign The P...

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It's funny how a lot of people are without employment in the face of the millions of jobs that are currently available. Just take a look at the job offers on LinkedIn and Jobberman if you think I am joking. In Nigeria, the National Bureau of Statistics has it in the last quarter of 2020, that a combined 56% of the Nigerian population of working age 15-64 years) are either unemployed (33%) or underemployed (23%) - that is, they do not have jobs or they have jobs they probably don't even like with pay that is below their qualifications and so insufficient to take care of their bills. Does that sound like you or someone you know? Well, the problem is not that there are no jobs, but that most job seekers do not have the required skills to get the jobs that are available. Times have changed and only those who adapt quickly will remain relevant in a constantly evolving technological world. Thankfully, you may not have to go through another four years getting a university ...

  Why they are important Technology is evolving everyday. Innovations keep getting invented to make life easier for humanity. Can you imagine your life without your smartphone or computer? What would it be like? Those who adapt to and utilize technology like the internet for instance are able to benefit enormously from territories that they would otherwise have been unable to reach due to  geographic boundaries. The internet makes the world a global village. Software developers are currently in high demand because they are the creative masterminds behind all the software we rely on to work, get entertained, and connect with the world through our computer devices.   There are two major categories of Software Developers: Applications software developers: they create user friendly applications for which we use to interact with companies, businesses, games, etc. on our personal computer devices and smartphones.  Systems software developers: they design ...

  Why they are important Every business or commercial enterprise needs customers to survive and excel. Without sales, there is no business. That is why the saying goes, " Customer is king". Sales Representatives are key for businesses because they use their skills to obtain new customers and maintain old customers who pay for the products and services provided  by a business. Basic Skills and Qualifications To pursue a career in sales, you should have or develop the following skills: Good communication skills (active listening, verbal and written communication). Interpersonal and customer service skills with warm qualities like; friendliness, politeness, persistence and patience. Ability to Self-motivate: at times, customers can be rude and disappointing, you must be able to persist with a positive attitude. Presentation skills Persuasion skills Closing skills Where you can work as a Sales Representative You can work as a Sales Representative for business organizat...

  Why they are important A Financial Analyst is valuable to a business because they are responsible for the financial planning and analysis of financial matters of an organization which enables the management team make well-informed and important commercial decisions. This they do by determining the best use of resources to achieve business objectives as well as monitoring financial movements within the market. A Financial Analyst job description typically includes: Researching and analysing current and past financial data to  identify trends and obtain useful financial information. Preparing reports from the researched and analyzed information to communicate the insights to the management and other relevant teams in the organization. Looking out for different investment opportunities and consulting with the management team to  make long-term profitable financial plans.  Making cash flow forecasts and determining budgets for upcoming projects. Creating pra...

DATA ANALYST Why they are important A data analyst is someone who disects raw information from data collected using data analysis tools to obtain results that will be helpful for clients in making important decisions. Responsibilities include: Using data analysis software and tools to extract the relevant data.  Carrying out initial analysis to assess the quality of the data. Screening out irrelevant and / or corrupted data. Data interpretation through further analysis to determine the meaning of the data.  Final analysis and report preparation. Basic Skills and Qualifications Both university graduates and school leavers can enter the data analysis profession. Wherever you may be in your academic journey, it is important for you to have the following skills in order to pursue and succeed in the data analysis profession: Good communication skills (active listening, verbal and written communication). A high level of mathematical / statistical ability.  Knowledge...

  Why they are important A Project Manager is that person who is responsible for: The planning  Procurement (obtaining all necessary resources) Execution, and  Completion   of a project. Project Managers are very important because their ability or inability to handle a project from beginning to end determines the success or failure of the project.  Basic Skills and Qualifications Project management is a profession that can be pursueded by degree and non-degree holders alike. To succeed in project management, you must possess the among other qualities the following: Good communication skills (active listening, verbal and written communication). Planning and organisation skill (goal setting, timeline development and execution) Management skills (ability to effectively deploy limited human and material resources for the successful completion of a project) Leadership (supervision, delegation, motivation etc. of project team members). Ability to rela...

  GRAPHIC DESIGNER Why they are important Graphic design is simply the representation of ideas, concepts or the passing of information and  messages in pictorial form. Good pictures speak volumes and have a way of grabbing attention, serve as a source of inspiration and are a creative way of communication. This is very important for branding and marketing.  Graphic designers create images for: Branding businesses, products and services. Marketing / advertising Programmes, businesses and their products and services.  Blogs, websites and apps. Books and the publishing industry. A good graphic designer is a great asset to any business or organization especially in this age where the internet has made the world a global village. Basic Skills and Qualifications An imaginative and creative eye Good communication skills Ability to understand, appreciate and interpret graphically the ideas of clients.  Ability to navigate a computer Passion and willingness t...

  IT SUPPORT / HELPDESK EXPERT Why they are important IT Support Analysts make sure that everything tech such as computers, internet connectivity, hardware devices such as printers, projectors etc. work properly to ensure a smooth flow of work in an organization. They also help resolve any technical issues which may arise for a Customer as they use the websites or applications of their organization such as password problems, transaction issues and the like. Apart from being referred to as an IT Support Analyst, other names used to describe this role include; technical support analyst or Helpdesk assistant. Basic Skills and Qualifications Graduates and school leavers alike can learn and develop the skills required to be IT Support Analysts. The following are basic Skills / qualifications you need to be an IT Support Analysts: Good communication (active listening, verbal and written communication). Tech inclined, always curious and proactive to resolve technical issues fo...

IT ADMINISTRATOR Why they are important An IT Administrator also known as a Systems Administrator is responsible for the management and maintenance of all  IT infrastructure, servers, computer networks and security systems of an organization. They ensure that all the IT infrastructure are in perfect working order for the smooth flow of work through: Maintenance, repair and upgrade of the operating system including hardware and software. Installation of network and computer systems. Monitoring the performance of existing computer systems and IT infrastructures. Unification or / and customization of client operating systems, email servers, firewalls, and internet. Immediate resolution of security or usability concerns. Resolution of helpdesk requests Backing up  data . Basic Skills and Qualifications If you possess the basic Skills listed below then you can further build on them to become an IT Administrator. However, having a degree in Information Technology, comput...

DIGITAL MARKETERS Why They Are Important The major goal of a Digital Marketer is to utilize the internet and other communication technology tools to obtain paying customers for a business.  This they achieve this by: Content creation (Copies and videos) for funnel building, social media, the organization's website and blog. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to ensure that created content is found easily by prospects on search engines like google. E-mail marketing Pay per click strategies Affiliate marketing which is essentially earning commissions as a result of the independent efforts of the marketer. Analytics that indicate how well marketing campaigns are doing and using available information to create campaigns that attract more customers. Basic Skills and Qualifications Good communication skills (especially copywriting skills: the ability to write creatively and persuasively ). Ability to research to provide valuable information. Tech savvy enough to navigate the in...

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALISTS Why They Are Important Like the saying goes "customer is king"... This is a critical job that has the power to maintain existing customers, attract new customers or drive away customers. Customer Service Specialists are very important because: They are the intermediaries between the customer and the company what they say or do is seen by the Customer as the action of the organization they represent. They interact via telephone, email, online chat, or in person to answer customers' questions, clarify their uncertainties and help customers resolve any challenges they may be experiencing with the organization's products and / or services. They use their knowledge of a specific product, service, or area of specialty to respond to inquiries and ensure that appropriate actions are taken to resolve customers problems and concerns by referring their compliants to the appropriate team of staff if they can't handle it personally. The...

When we were little, our parents and everyone else told us that if we went to school and did "very well" and by very well they meant got good grades, then we could be sure of a secure future. We were compelled to believe that a well paying job with a fat salary, bonuses and benefits such as; an official car, driver, a well furnished house, domestic staff, travel/hospital/feeding allowances among others and an attractive pension that will take care of you for the rest of your life when you retire were guaranteed. Let me ask you this very important question; How many of you reading this now have jobs that fit the description above? Well, if you do, you are definitely one of the lucky few. Because given the recent statistics by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in the last quarter of 2020, a combined 56% of the Nigerian population of working age are either unemployed (33%) or underemployed (23%). That is, approximately out of every two Nigerians of working age ...