Entrepreneurial Training and Curriculum Development for Workplace Counselling as an Emerging Profession in Nigeria.

Abstract

Across the world, a bleak future is painted for the counselling profession in the age of technology advancement; more so for workplace counselling, which appears to be an emerging profession in Nigeria. Changes are taking place in industries and organizations. Prospective workers are expected to develop skills that will increase their desirability and success in the workplace. Workers can only be relevant and successful in the workplace if they demonstrate diverse skills that are needed in the emerging workplace. This paper examines entrepreneurial training and curriculum development for workplace counselling, a profession that seems to be in its elementary stage in Nigeria. The study outlined the necessary skills required, entrepreneurial training and qualifications needed for workplace counselling. The study presents a list of organizations that can benefit from workplace counselling and the benefits that can be enjoyed from this service; while highlighting what employers might expect from workplace counsellors. Suggestions were made on the need to develop a robust curriculum for workplace counsellors for them to make an impact in the workplace.