Factors Affecting Career Choice of NCE Chemistry Students of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso Kano

S.M. Muhammad¹ , A.D. Abdullahi² , M. Muzammil³ , S. Garba⁴

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.10 , Issue.4 , pp.10-16, Aug-2023

Online published on Aug 31, 2023

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Abstract :
Career selection is one of the many important choices students make that have lifelong effects. This is because choosing a career that matches one’s interests, skills, and values significantly increases their chances for social-economic success, personal fulfillment, and happiness. However, whether or not a student is equipped with the requisite career choice information to necessitate informed decisions is yet to be established. Although a review of the literature shows that students face numerous challenges when selecting careers, the factors that influence career choice among students and the extent of their impacts are still not clearly understood. The study was conducted among part-time NCE Chemistry students (265) of the Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education in Kumbotso, Kano State. Using a descriptive survey research design, the study determined the level of family, gender, and school influence on career choices among NCE Chemistry students. Stratified sampling and simple random sampling were used for sample collection. The research instruments used in the study included students’ questionnaires. The data from the questionnaires was displayed using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages). The current study found that schools have an impact on NCE Chemistry students` career choices. Based on the study, career choice in schools is concerned with resolving students` career confusion. Based on the findings of the current study, career experts are not invited to the school to provide career guidance lessons. The study also revealed that career selection assists students in acquiring knowledge and skills about specific careers. It was also discovered that career guidance in schools has a positive impact on students` career decision-making abilities. Gender influences career choices among NCE Chemistry students, according to the current study. Female students do not compete for the same jobs as their male counterparts. The current study also revealed that male and female students have different motivations for choosing a career. According to the findings of the study, male students have higher career goals than female students. The study`s findings reveal that male and female students are socially constructed to have different career choices.

Key-Words / Index Term :
career choice, parental influence, self-efficacy, education, school environment, gender, disparity

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