Last months i stumbled on a post where someone said after finishing NYSC, it will look as if you just lost a job, to avoid being on this side of life after your service year, there are some things you ought to do. Corps Members are often faced with the questions like: What to do after NYSC? How to get a job after NYSC? Business to do after NYSC?
life after NYSC might not turn out how you envisage, after service no more Allowance (ALAWEE) from Federal government, PPA, State government. Not every graduate will get a good job and start living comfortable life, the first few month after service most of the ex corps members we remain idle and have nothing doing. Are you are still poundering on what to do after your service year? you are in luck because this article will help you figure it out.
Now the big question is, what can you do to avoid depending on your parents, friends, and families after NYSC?
Answer: Skill acquisition
WHAT IS A SKILL?
A skill is the learned ability to perform an action with determined results with good execution often within a given amount of time, energy, or both.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ACQUIRING SKILLS INCLUDE:
1. self employment,
2.diverse job opportunities,
3. People with skills are self-reliant and independent
4. It gives you financial liberation
5. Learning a skill aids in growth
The aforementioned benefits are just five out of a plethora; learning a skill is a gateway to a world of limitless possibilities
FOUR HIGH PAYING SKILLS CORPS MEMBERS CAN LEARN DURING THERE SERVICE YEAR
1. Amazon KDP
2. Copywriting
3. Freelancing
4. Graphic Design
1. AMAZON KDP
KDP simple means kindle publishing. Amazon’s Kindle Publishing (KDP) is a free self-publishing service that authors can utilize to publish eBooks and paperbacks. It is a series of e-readers designed and marketed by Amazon that enable users to browse, buy, download, and read e-books, newspapers, magazines and other digital media via wireless networking to the Kindle Store.
One amazing features about Amazon KDP is that you can do this from anywhere in the world where there is internet access. When you publish your book on amazon there is a revenue that comes when your book is published on amazon they take a little part of the money made from your books and send you the rest, In addition your book will be made available to millions of readers around the world.
2. FREELANCING
A form of self-employment , freelancers lend their skills and talents to a number of clients on a flexible basis. They aren't employed by a company or committed to a single customer
For you to start freelancing you need to register as a freelancer in any of the freelance marketplace like Upwork,Fiverr , FlexJobs , or SolidGigs. if you’re going to start freelancing as a newbie investing in the training from Freelancing School can help you make the boost your freelancing career.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING A FREELANCER?
Global Exposure, for a freelancer, work can come from anywhere.
You are not bound by geographical restrictions.
Flexibility to decide how, when and where to work.
3. COPYWRITING
Copywriting refers to the creation of text for the advertisement or marketing of a specific company. Copy writing is aim to raise brand awareness and persuade an audience to take a particular action, such as purchase an item.Copywriters assist in the creation of billboards, brochures, catalogs, jingle lyrics, magazine and newspaper advertisements, sales letters and other direct mail, television or radio commercial scripts, social media postings, and website content, among other things.
4. GRAPHIC DESIGN
Almost everyone today practices some form of graphic design in their daily life, whether it’s adding text to an image for social media or color-coding a spreadsheet for work.
The objective of graphic design is to convey or enhance a message.Good graphic art streamlines communication. Well executed graphic design can also elicit an emotional response from the viewer or even motivate them to take action.
corps members can develop themselves by acquiring money making skills.You can acqire any of the above skill from the comfort of your home.

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Yokiti,
Mynd44
Dominique