Learning and Earning in School

Excerpts of a speech delivered at the Enlightenment Platform Freshmen orientation session in Kwara State University. 26th January, 2022.

1. Jekayin-Oluwa Olabemiwo Making Money Moves in School @ Venture Garden Group Enlightenment Platform Freshers 2022 Oreintation
2. 1. Can do something
3. A. Get a skill: Learn how to do something. Could be writing, Photography, social media, designing, Ms Excel making videos, making beats, etc B. Build stuff: Build an electronic device, build websites, etc C. Learn how: Learn how to speak, dance, edit videos, etc What value can you offer?
4. Grow in a community: Join communities of impact to Meet like-minds E.g GDSC, Enlightenment Platform, AISIEC, etc Create a community: Start off a new community if you can And nurture it. Relentlessly Network: Meet people Where do other people come in?
5. 2. Can prove something
6. o If you have a skillset, you need a body of works for evidence o Show what you have done. o Documentaries, portfolio websites, video catalogues, records, etc Let the world see what you’ve got
7. 3. Can say something
8. o Let family and friends know about what you do o Give value always o You may have to offer much for a lower compensation when starting out Put the word out
9. o Success is greatly influenced by environment o Go to where your skillset is needed o Show them your prove of work o Always be ready to make an offer Go to where you’re needed
10. 4. Can maintain something
11. o Continuously improve o Consistently raise your impact o Practice even when you don’t feel like it Don’t stop
12. 0. The End
13. Let’s keep the conversation going: Tweet at @jkaylight Thanks for listening, Comrade!