Good evening all.

Once again thank you El-tech for the privilege to speak to these wonderful and great minds.

It’s a great honor to be with you all this evening.

It has so far been a wonderful session with sir Jerry and Peter.

God bless you sirs for the priceless efforts.

A lot has been said already and at this point I believe that you all have been Enlighted on ICT and
have found reasons to acquire an ICT skill.

So, this evening/night I won’t be taking our time but just to say one or two on the topic

*“WHY ICT SKILL”*

I sorry to say am *SORRY* to those that are yet to make up their minds to acquire an ICT skill *WHY?
* because..

*1. ICT is the future!*

The need for you to learn ICT now is in the fact that ICT is the future.

ICT is currently the number one most required skills employer look out for in a prospective
employee.

There is virtually no sector of society that does not need ICT skill.

Take for instance, Agriculture which in your wildest imagination would need ICT to grow is also going
digital.

Currently, the need of ICT in agricultural sector is so obvious that farmers are now building websites
and creating apps to advertise and sale their farm produce.

They also employ the skills of digital marketing to market their product to the public.

If ICT is making waves in agricultural firms, think of other sectors.

*2. Future jobs are ICT driven!*

Some of us are graduates while some will soon graduate and you will start looking for job placement
in different institution or organization.

90% of these jobs that will be coming your way will require ICT skill to carry out.

Currently, several job opportunities advertised on job sites have ICT as required qualification.

The reason is because, every business needs to reach a wider audience to patronize it which can only
be possible through digital marketing.

Besides marketing, business firm and non-business institutions need ICT technology to run their day
to day activities.

It is obvious that technology has taken over in the current society and everybody needs to get
equipped to fit into the society.
There is no form of business venture that does not need ICT skills to thrive.

That is why digital literacy is becoming the major criteria in accepting job application offer.

Lastly

*3. ICT jobs are well Paid!*

Jobs in the tech space are generally extremely well paid, as the job market and demand for skills is
constantly growing.

The digital skills gap is highly publicized, so those with the right skills can almost cherry-pick the
organizations they would prefer to work for.

Final Thoughts

ICT skills are an essential requirement for the majority of job roles. Having these skills will help you
to organize your workload, streamline processes and access digital information.

When applying for jobs, improving your ICT skills is a sensible way to give yourself a competitive
advantage over other candidates.

Pls permit me to introduce you to Google Digital Skill/Certification course.

You can utilize this stay at home period by adding value to yourself.

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Every Skill you acquire doubles your odds of success.

A skilled worker regardless of the job description, remains a treasure.

New skill can make you happy so keep learning new skills.

Skills are freedom. Get skilled up!

This evening am pillaged to round up this tech week with the topic

*WHY ICT SKILLS*

I sorry to say am *SORRY* to those that are yet to makeup their minds to acquire an ICT skill

WHY ICT SKILLS

 What is ICT?
 What are ICT Skills?
 Why are ICT Skills Important?
 Final Thoughts

ICT (or Information and Communication Technology) refers to the use of technology for
communication and to process information.

ICT is formed of several different components, including:

Hardware – computers, printers and other physical technology devices.

Software – CorelDraw, MS Word, Photoshop, Excel, Oracle, PHP and others.

Communication systems – telephone lines and wireless signals, which enable connections with
other ICT users and the internet

Online data sharing platforms – for example, using a video-calling application such as Skype or
sharing files on a cloud-based system.

Each of these components enables ICT users to view, save, edit and share information.

Efficient use of ICT systems can help to streamline business processes. This can lead to more
effective use of time and resources.

ICT SKILLS

ICT skills are essential for many careers and are often looked for by potential employers.

The term ‘ICT skills’ describes the abilities required to effectively use the ICT components listed
above.

For example:

 The ability to switch on a computer, log in and connect to the appropriate platforms and
programs
 Using ICT hardware to scan, print and copy documents
 Using a digital camera to capture photographs or video footage
 Editing images using computer software (like Adobe Photoshop)
 Using popular software packages, such as Microsoft Office, to create, edit and save
documents
 Using a search engine (such as Google or Bing) to find information
 Browsing and posting on social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn)
  Sending and receiving information using data-sharing applications and cloud storage
systems, for example Google Drive or Dropbox

Why Are ICT Skills Important?

Today's world is a digital one, where technology is an incredibly wide field with a huge variety of
career choices, it touches every aspect of our business and personal lives. Information has become
the currency of the new economy, and businesses are scrambling to find the digital skills they need
to survive. This alone is making a career in ICT a compelling option for many school leavers, but it is
far from the only reason this sector is an excellent choice.

Every industry depends on ICT - banking, financial services, retail, media, pharma, automobile,
manufacturing, telecom, hospitality etc. Technology & software solutions have become a part of all
companies - Government bodies, startup firms and small & medium enterprises.

Newly emerging trends & technologies like cloud computing, mobile applications, social media &
data analytics give rise to new opportunities in this sector.

In the workplace, ICT is vital for the smooth running of many everyday tasks and has been adopted
for the following reasons:

 ICT Can Help Foster More Efficient Ways of Working

In the employment sector, ICT enables organizations to operate more efficiently, so employing staff
with ICT skills is vital to the smooth running of any business. Being able to use ICT systems effectively
allows employees more time to concentrate on areas of their job role that require soft skills.

 ICT Can Help to Improve Customer Relations

With so much online content and increased levels of competition, businesses are having to work
harder to improve the customer’s online journey. They need staff that can implement and use
technologies that can help them attract customers.

This could include making the company website more user-friendly, improving the quality of
customer support services, or creating a new digital marketing strategy.

 ICT Can Help to Increase Business Profits

As well as improving customer relations, having a robust presence online can contribute to increased
business profits.

Traditional sales methods (such as cold calling) are less commonplace now, with businesses choosing
to promote their products through modern methods such as social media influencers, video
marketing and podcasts.

In addition, jobs in the tech space are generally extremely well paid, as the job market and demand
for skills is constantly growing. The digital skills gap is highly publicized, so those with the right skills
can almost cherry-pick the organizations they would prefer to work for.
Final Thoughts

ICT skills are an essential requirement for the majority of job roles. Having these skills will help you
to organize your workload, streamline processes and access digital information.

When applying for jobs, improving your ICT skills is a sensible way to give yourself a competitive
advantage over other candidates.

As part of your interview preparation, spend time practicing any essential ICT skills that you may be
tested on. You should also think of some examples of times when you have effectively used ICT
systems to achieve an objective.