Impact of Strategic Skill Acquisition on Employment Generation in Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State Nigeria

This study examines the impact of strategic skill acquisition on employment generation in Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria. A sample of 305 respondents was selected through a multi-stage sampling technique, and data was analyzed using an ordinal regression model. The results show that technical, entrepreneurial, and digital skills significantly positively impact employment generation, with odds ratios indicating a 52.4%, 68.2%, and 44.6% increase in employment generation, respectively. However, vocational skills do not significantly impact employment generation, with a 16.4% insignificant increase in employment generation. Based on the results, the study recommends that government policymakers and educators prioritize technical skills development programs by establishing vocational training centers that focus on technical skills development, collaborating with industries to provide on-the-job training and internships, and providing access to modern technology and equipment for practical training.