15. July 2025
Admin
Internships and Career Days in Nigerian Schools
In today’s competitive world, academic excellence alone is not enough. Many private schools in Nigeria are introducing structured **career days, industry visits, and internships** to help students explore future professions, connect with mentors, and develop real-world skills.
Quick Insight: Early career exposure improves decision-making, builds confidence, and helps students choose the right university courses or skill sets for future success.
1. What Are Career Days?
Career Days are organized events where professionals across industries (medicine, law, ICT, aviation, arts, etc.) are invited to schools to:
- Speak with students about their career paths
- Offer Q&A sessions and workshops
- Demonstrate tools, equipment, or simulations used in their jobs
2. Importance of Career Days in Secondary Schools
- Inspires students by exposing them to real-life career possibilities
- Guides subject selection based on career goals (e.g., sciences for medicine, arts for law)
- Creates mentorship and internship opportunities
3. What Are School Internships?
Internships in secondary school are short placements (1–4 weeks) where students visit a company or industry to:
- Observe professionals at work
- Assist with small tasks or projects
- Gain confidence in workplace settings
- Understand the daily realities of different careers
4. Examples of Schools Offering Career Exposure
Chrisland Schools (Lagos): Hosts STEM-focused career days and collaborates with industries for tech internships.
Greensprings School: Runs a Future-Ready curriculum with workplace exposure and university counseling.
Edgewood College: Offers entrepreneurship and internship modules for senior students.
Lifeforte International (Ibadan): Organizes themed career weeks (Health, Law, Tech) for SS1–SS3 students.
5. Tips for Parents and Schools
- Encourage your child to attend all career events organized by the school
- Network with professionals who can offer job shadowing or visits
- Schools should partner with local businesses, hospitals, courts, media houses, and tech firms for student placements
Final Thoughts
Internships and career days give students clarity, motivation, and direction for their futures. The earlier they engage with the real world, the better prepared they’ll be for choosing the right career, course, or skill path after graduation.
Note: Students who attend career days and internships are more likely to succeed in university, interviews, and real-world roles. Encourage active participation from JSS3 upward.
