The job market is shrinking each and every year. Only those with high academic qualifications including other digital skills like computer programming can compete well in the current job market. A few years ago, getting a degree certificate would guarantee one a well-paying job. Nowadays, even a Masters graduate is not sure of getting a job, leave alone a well-paying one.
Therefore, there is the need for Kenyans to consider going back to school for the following reasons:
1. Diversification
To get ahead of thousands of other job-seekers, you need to not only go back to school to upgrade but you also need to take a different career path altogether. Diversification is the key to the corporate world. If you have a Degree in Computer Science, having another degree in Business Management will surely place you ahead of others. You shall have expanded the scope and widen your career window. You cannot rely on one field or career.
2. Innovation
By coming up with innovative ideas, you will have created job not only for you but many others. This world of fast-internet, fast-trains and even fast-foods does not require a sleepy mind. It needs innovative minds who can come up with new, unique products and services. It is the only way to create an impact which can change the course of doing business. It is the only way to change the world. Innovation also requires one to attend some training or workshops. It will still take you to class. There are many companies or educational institutions offering short courses and boot camps. It is from these innovation hubs where young tech-preneurs are born.
3. Conducive environment
You might be planning to do some research or some writing projects but because of work and family commitments, you keep on postponing it. Going back to school might offer you the solution to your predicament. A school environment will offer you the chance to actually work on your research project or writing project. A good example is the Writers’ residency programmes offered to creative writers who would like a conducive environment to enable thto em finish their writing projects. Having a lecturer to push you and encourage you will make you achieve what you want.