Global Youth Insights Survey > Nigeriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report < Prepared by;
Josephus Ajibola AYOOLA Country Director, Marketing and Communications, AIESEC in Nigeria.
www.aiesecnigeria.org
This Preliminary Report aims to showcase the impact of YouthSpeak to the network by presenting a preview of the current results.
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Introduction
Date – September 22nd to June 8th 2015 Country – Nigeria Number of respondents – 523
79%
are between the age of
18 to 25 years
13.5% are living abroad 2
Demographics
Female 43% Male 57%
87.7%
are undegraduate or have a bachelor degree
Field of Study
Current Occupation
Comp Sci & Engineering 21% Social Sciences 15% Humanities 8%
Studying 56% Working 13% Studying & Working 17% Seeking work 6%
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Work and Studies
88%
believe that their education is important for what they want for the future
Satisfaction with university/college experience in connection with future goals 22% Promoters 50% Passive 28% Detractors
3
Work and Studies
29%
already are entrepreneurs and 38% plan to become one in the next 5 years What is most important after graduation? Global Opportunities 28% Study Area Allingment 6% Employer with strong Brand 6%
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Looking forward to 2020
24%
want to have a leadership position in the future
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biggest career challenges Building a professional network 73% Access to capital and Investors 70% Self-Awareness 60%
Top 5 skills to develop
1 2 3 4 5 4
Critical thinking and problem solving 90% Public Speaking/Presentation 85% Leadership/Team management 85% New Languages 73% Global mindset and understanding 67% Looking forward to 2020
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support system
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
What keywords describe your ideal workplace? Most chosen
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Less chosen
1 Creative 32%
1 Rigid 0.2%
2 Global 28%
2 Small 0.5%
3 Purposeful 24%
3 Theoretical 0.5%
4 Challenging 23%
4 National 2%
5 Fun 21%
5 Busy 2.7%
Working Environment
64%
believe that volunteering contributes to career development
31% are dedicating
2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 hours for volunteering or activism
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Volunteering Experience
56%
are considering volunteering abroad
Education is considered the most serious issue, globally and nationally
21%
are unsure about how taking action about this issue
Best ways to make change happen Promoter better understanding of the issue 42% Ensure broader youth representation 39% More Youth Events, Meet-Ups and Demonstrations 30%
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Global Issues
Global Youth Insights Survey > Thank you <
Please contact: Josephus.ayoola@aiesec.net For Questions and Inquiries.