Succeeding in almost any field requires a firm grasp of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Unfortunately, there is a gap in technical training that impacts a large sector of the adult population, minimizing access to equitable employment. Since our inception in 2000, Micro-Easy Vocational Institute has evened the playing field. Our 10 to 26-week courses change lives and empower adults by teaching essential technical skills. We’re looking for partners to help us expand our…

by Kolawole Onafowode Fear of failure, or atychiphobia, can render adult learners immobilized and unable to progress towards successfully completing their vocational training. For many people this fear can manifest as an unconscious sabotaging of ones’ efforts. We are hell-bent on avoiding failure on a larger level so we throw impossible hurdles in our path so we get stuck and can’t complete anything satisfactorily. Defining Failure Every individual defines failure…

by Kolawole Onafowode For many individuals the retirement age of 65 needs a rethink. Humankind is living longer and healthier lives with many people working past the 65-year retiree mark, thanks to medical technology. The vast majority of older people are not interested in just putting their feet up and kissing their professional careers goodbye, according to the merged charity, “Age Concern” and “Help the Aged” (Now Age UK). To suddenly stop working because you have reached a…

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From an early age, we are all made to understand that education is the key to success and there is no doubt about that. What most of us do not know is that there is more to education than just getting that degree. Individuals, government and learning institutions have worked tirelessly to ensure that as many people as possible get access to quality education and the results are amazing. Communities have been transformed, the standard of living has improved, and the journey to…