EDUCATE A CHILD
THE LEADOAK APPROACH
WHAT WE HAVE DONE
Our Integrated Early Childhood Development (ECD) Program
THE LEADOAK's APPROACH: Educate a Child
Pre-primary learning & Educational playground project
- “Brains are built, not born”. Every child is born with the potential to be a genius, and a nation builder in the future. This program is focuses on early learning and stimulation, to maximize the first five years of a child’s life when about 90% of brain development takes place.
- It involves building educational playgrounds and learning materials to create a stimulating learning environment for the young child through our ‘learning through play’ model as well as aid the transition into primary school education.
- A very important element of this program is the training of teachers to use the playgrounds and materials as learning tools as well as build local capacity to continue to build and maintain the playgrounds with supervision
To address the soft skill gap and increase the chances of young people in Edo State to develop meaningful careers, we propose implementing a soft skills training program. This program will provide young people with training in critical soft skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking. By developing these skills, young people in Edo State will be better prepared to compete in the job market and secure meaningful employment opportunities. The program will be designed to be accessible to a wide range of young people, including those who are not currently enrolled in formal education or training programs. By investing in the development of soft skills in young people, we can help to reduce youth unemployment and support the growth of a skilled and productive workforce in Edo State.
2. Soft skills are often lacking in young people:
Many young people entering the workforce lack the soft skills necessary for success. A study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that the most important skills employers look for in new hires are soft skills, yet only 40% of graduating seniors were rated as having adequate levels of professionalism and work ethic.
4. Soft skills development can have positive long-term outcomes: Developing soft skills in young people can have positive long-term outcomes, both in terms of their personal and professional lives. A study by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning found that soft skills such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking are linked to higher earnings and better job outcomes later in life.
Partners & Collaborators
Partners & Collaborators
