THE ROLE OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR WOMEN IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Journal Title: Educational Research International - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
The study investigated the role of continuing professional training in career development for women in Edo State. The descriptive survey research design was used for the study. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The sample of the study was 200 respondents drawn from selected organisations (public and private) in Edo State using systematic random sampling technique. The instrument used for the study was Role of Continuing Professional Training of Women on Career Development in Organisation (RCPTWCDQ) constructed by the researchers. The study revealed that the most common training for women in ogranisation are computer appreciation, conferences/workshop/seminars and in-service training. Also the study revealed that expected roles of career women in organisation are to improve service delivery, enhance task performance, encourages employees’ loyalty to organisation and improves their productivity. It was also found out that career women always take advantage of training programme and this enhances their self-esteem. It was also found out that timing and distance are the major problems associated with career women training programmes in the Organisations. Based on the findings it was recommended that employers should embark on training and retraining for career women in order to improve and meet the changing needs of both the organization.
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Mabel Oyitso, Success olowlaiyemo
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