The Influence of Entrepreneurship Education on Job Creation among University Students in Delta State: Gender Perspective

The study focused on the influence of entrepreneurship education on job creation among university students in Delta State, with particular attention to students' gender. The study employed a descriptive design and used the entire population of 214 students, but only 190 responses were deemed usable, yielding a sample of 190. Reliability was established through a pilot test, which yielded a Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient of 0.76. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The study established that the entrepreneurship education students receive significantly motivates them to pursue self-employment and increases their awareness of business opportunities in Delta State. The study also found that female students are more motivated to become self-employed and create jobs after graduation. The following recommendations were made: Entrepreneurship Education should be made a compulsory skill-based course in the faculty of education. Encourage group enterprise by forming mixed-gender teams to promote collaboration, diversity, and shared leadership.

entrepreneurship, Education, Job Creation, Employability

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