IMPACT OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND DIGITAL SKILLS ACQUISITION ON SUSTAINABLE WEALTH CREATION AMONG BUSINESS EDUCATION GRADUATES IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ABEOKUTA

Abstract

The growing rate of graduate unemployment and limited economic diversification in Nigeria has intensified the need to reposition vocational and business education towards sustainable wealth creation. This study empirically examined the impact of vocational education and digital skills acquisition on sustainable wealth creation among Business Education graduates of Federal College of Education, Abeokuta. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design with a structured questionnaire administered to a representative sample of graduates. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression techniques. Findings revealed that vocational education has a significant positive effect on sustainable wealth creation. Digital skills acquisition was also found to significantly predict business performance and income stability among graduates. Furthermore, digital competencies strengthened the relationship between vocational training and wealth creation outcomes. The study concludes that integrating robust digital skill development into vocational and business education enhances graduates’ entrepreneurial capacity and long-term financial sustainability. It is recommended that curriculum planners, institutional administrators, and policy makers intensify practical-based instruction, strengthen industry collaboration, and embed advanced digital competencies within business education programmes to promote self-reliance, economic diversification, and sustainable wealth generation among graduates.