Measuring the Effectiveness of Electrical/Electronics Technology Programmes in Technical Colleges in Nasarawa State

The purpose of this study was to determine how effective electrical/electronics technology programs are in technical colleges in Nasarawa State. To achieve this, the researcher formulated four research questions and a hypothesis. The hypothesis was tested at a significance level of 0.05. The study utilized a descriptive survey research design and had a population of 119 participants, including electrical/electronics graduates and artisans. The entire population was considered as the sample size, eliminating the need for sampling. Data collection was done through a structured questionnaire titled "Measuring the Effectiveness of Electrical/Electronics Technology Programs in Technical Colleges in Nasarawa State," which used a five-point Likert scale. The data was interpreted using mean scores, frequency, and percentage for the research questions, and independent sample t-tests and analysis of variance (ANOVA) for the hypothesis. The findings were presented in tables with brief notes describing the results. Based on the study's findings, several recommendations were made: (1) Promote collaboration between technical colleges and industries to enhance the teaching and learning of industry-relevant skills. (2) Government should support self-employment through policies, incentives, and access to credit services. (3) Schools should closely monitor teachers' supervision to ensure comprehensive coverage of all subjects related to electrical/electronic trades and occupations. (4) Include entrepreneurship education in technical college curricula and teach it extensively to equip electrical/electronic graduates with the necessary skills to effectively manage small enterprises.