Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024
Examining the Correlation Between Access to Automotive Engineering Education and Employment Outcomes in Economically Disadvantaged Regions
Zosu Segbenu Joseph
Abstract
This study explores the intricate correlation between access to automotive
engineering education and employment outcomes in economically
disadvantaged regions, shedding light on the transformative influence of
education accessibility. Within the context of disparities in education access, limited resources, and financial constraints prevalent in these regions, this
research employs chi-square analyses to scrutinize four hypotheses: access to
education, geographic location, gender, and education level, focusing on
Lagos, Ogun, Anambra, and Kano states in Nigeria. Through structured
questionnaires distributed among 200 respondents, collaborating with
educational institutions, government bodies, and alumni networks, this study
reveals compelling statistical findings. Notably, a robust association emerges
between restricted access to education and heightened unemployment rates
within the automotive sector (?² = 19.52, df = 1, p < 0.05). Contrarily, geographic location exhibits no significant impact on access to automotive
engineering education (?² = 1.9514, df = 1, p > 0.05). However, gender
disparities significantly affect employment outcomes, indicating a pronounced
gender-based divergence in employment within the sector (?² = 109.52, df = 1, p < 0.05). Intriguingly, education level doesn't serve as a notable barrier to
education access in this context (?² = 0.7911, df = 1, p > 0.05). These statistical
insights emphasize the pivotal role of equitable education access in shaping
employment outcomes in economically disadvantaged regions. Policymakers
and educational institutions are implored to prioritize initiatives that bolster
access to automotive engineering education, particularly for underrepresented
groups, while addressing gender disparities within the sector. This research
serves as a statistical roadmap for crafting targeted policies and fostering
collaborative endeavors among stakeholders to bridge education gaps. Such
concerted efforts aim to unlock the latent economic potential of these regions
by enhancing access to automotive engineering education, thereby catalyzing
sustainable economic development.
Keywords
Keywords: Access, Automotive, Correlation, Disadvantaged, Employment
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