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The study examined the competency skills required by business education students for food vending establishments in Edo state.
The population of the study consists of 66 business education students from the 300 and 400 level classes of the department of business education, faculty of vocational and technical education, University Of Benin.A census was taken of the entire population
due to the size. Hence, sample size of the study is 66 business education student. The findings are:First, the results showed that culinary skills are highly required, as students agreed that the ability to prepare quality meals is fundamental to running a
profitable food vending business. This aligns with the notion that customers’ satisfaction in food-related ventures is closely tied to food quality and consistency.The study indicated that marketing and customer-relation skills are critical for success. Students
reported that knowing how to attract and retain customer’s influences sales volumes and business growth. This suggests that interpersonal communication, product promotion, and customer-service strategies are indispensable components of food vending
operations. The Following recommendations were made Business education curriculum should include hands-on food preparation and hygiene courses to strengthen students’ culinary competencies.Provide Entrepreneurship and Marketing Workshops: Schools and government agencies should organize regular training programs on product promotion, customer service, and business innovation.
The population of the study consists of 66 business education students from the 300 and 400 level classes of the department of business education, faculty of vocational and technical education, University Of Benin.A census was taken of the entire population
due to the size. Hence, sample size of the study is 66 business education student. The findings are:First, the results showed that culinary skills are highly required, as students agreed that the ability to prepare quality meals is fundamental to running a
profitable food vending business. This aligns with the notion that customers’ satisfaction in food-related ventures is closely tied to food quality and consistency.The study indicated that marketing and customer-relation skills are critical for success. Students
reported that knowing how to attract and retain customer’s influences sales volumes and business growth. This suggests that interpersonal communication, product promotion, and customer-service strategies are indispensable components of food vending
operations. The Following recommendations were made Business education curriculum should include hands-on food preparation and hygiene courses to strengthen students’ culinary competencies.Provide Entrepreneurship and Marketing Workshops: Schools and government agencies should organize regular training programs on product promotion, customer service, and business innovation.
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