. . . the Skills Learning Secondary School

The information age of the 21st Century requires that children are taught new subjects. They need to be exposed to new skills at a very early age to enable them fit into the world of technology. The Technology College (TTC) is therefore a new school meant to teach technology as is used in everyday activities these days. It is a full boarding specialised secondary school for offering technical and skills-based subjects.

The goal of TTC is to teach and train Junior and Senior Secondary Students with a strong blend of academic knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for future success in post-secondary education and in 21st century technical workforce. The school will be grown rapidly into a tertiary institute for technology training in the nearest future

TTC is a new kind of school for skillsOur new approach to offering secondary education is to offer additional subjects in line with our vision for imparting technical skills that are not common in Nigeria. In addition to the usual basic science subjects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science, TTC students will learn diverse skills needed to establish businesses, be creatively employable or be fully prepared for university education. The new subjects being introduced at Junior and Secondary school levels are as follows:

Junior Secondary School

1. Design/Multimedia Technology

2. Electrical/Electronics & Computer Technology,.

Senior Secondary School

1. Building Construction Technology,

2. Design & Multimedia Technology,

3. Electrical/Electronics & Computer Technology,

and

4. Automobile Technology

Automobile Technology: We are in the age of hybrid vehicles that rely on a little petrol along with special batteries for operations. Driver-less cars that operate like robots are being tested already in many parts of the world. As result of these developments, the best thing to do is to start preparing our students so that they can possess the skills needed to manage such automotive systems.

From September, 2018, TTC will operate in 2 locations: Kuje, Abuja and Itagunmodi-Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria.

' 0803-312 1004 * director@ttc.edu.ng www.ttc.edu.ng

THE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

TTCTTCTTC Kuje–Abuja, FCT.

Itagunmodi–Ilesa, Osun State.

ElectricCar

The automotive technology subject is a starting skill level for automotive repair and maintenance works after completing school or for a mechanical engineering programme later in the university. Our students will be taught how to handle motor vehicles of all makes and models that use petrol, petrol/battery power (hybrid) and electric power alone.

Students will be exposed to practical lessons on automotive engine fuel, electrical and computerised systems. They will be prepared for entry into the business of running repair shop and dealership, as well as what it takes to get genuine spare parts.

Building Construction Technology: Most building artisans: carpenters, bricklayers, tilers, etc. generally ask to be paid at least ₦4,000 for everyday of work. This amounts to about ₦80,000 per month. Despite this earnings, most are not trained to do high quality work. So youths from Ghana and Togo are everywhere and most commonly do better jobs at construction sites and are paid much higher than Nigerians.

But most secondary school leavers in Nigeria end up selling pure water on the streets, instead of building and maintaining houses with very good finish. This is because subjects such as carpentry (including steel framing) and wet trades (bricklaying, plastering and tiling) are not taught in our schools. The Technology College plan to bring about change.

The building construction technology subject will provide an introduction to building industry trades including: flooring, glazing, painting and decorating, cabinet-making and civil construction.

Design & Multimedia Technology: Our daily lives are now managed by many types of equipment that needs to be operated and maintained. We are in the world of print, pictures, sound and video that helps us communicate. Digital media is an introduction to many types of media creation including

audio, video, gaming, animation, 3D graphics, graphic design, and digital electronics. Students will learn how to use software and hardware to create audio, video, graphics and animations. They will be taught to develop design skills for digital screens and print layouts, short films, photography and animation. Our students will be able to operate software and hardware used by today’s digital media workforce.

From September, 2018, TTC will operate in 2 locations: Kuje, Abuja and Itagunmodi-Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria.

' 0803-312 1004 * director@ttc.edu.ng www.ttc.edu.ng

THE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

Electrical/Electronics & Computer Technology: Our lives are now about electrical and electronic equipments. New makes and models are being produced on daily basis across the world. The earlier students at secondary school level are exposed to how these electrical and electronic technology systems works, the better they will be able to function better in the new century that we are already part of. The latest technology in personal computing, cellular communications, HDTV, virtual reality, Bluetooth, game machines and car audio/video systems; use of soldering irons, metres and oscilloscopes to build computers, robots,

amplifiers, speakers, wireless devices, power supplies shall be our focus.

Apprenticeship & Skills First, then CertificatesThe main attraction of our education system as we have been running it for years is merely to get a certificate. Everyone seeks certificate at any cost as a means towards getting an office job. We all desire to be in an office with trouser, shirt, tie and jacket; sit from 8.00am and close by 4.00 pm without any plan for doing any real work. We just wish for salaries and promotions, despite having no ability to solve any practical problems.

But today and the future is for those with talents, sharpened by skill acquisition training. While those with Degrees in Engineering are daily insulted with offers of ₦30,000 per month in offices, others who can install tiles or repair and maintain electrical generators readily ask for and get paid ₦10,000 per day. Those with skills are quite confident to ask for even ₦100,000 for a few days of practical work.

Certificates are becoming of less value, while those with skills are the kings and queens of the world today. We therefore needs skills and not just certificates. The Technology College is about offering skills learning to young children at the level of Junior Secondary Class 1. This is a better way for everyone.

From September, 2018, TTC will operate in 2 locations: Kuje, Abuja and Itagunmodi-Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria.

' 0803-312 1004 * director@ttc.edu.ng www.ttc.edu.ng

THE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

TTC is a new kind of secondary school for learning skills

Thus, far beyond getting ready for tertiary academic education, our fully integrated subjects and courses means that TTC students will be ready to work and earn a living immediately on graduating at Junior or Secondary School levels. The built-in advantage is that TTC students will still study and be prepared for the Junior and Senior West African School Certificate (WASC) Examinations, along with options for the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) certificates.

Technology College idea is for all secondary schools

The Technology College idea is for all secondary schools in Nigeria to adopt. Aflon Schools is starting off in 3 locations, as from September, 2018. A new building that will house all the 4 technology laboratories is currently being built inside the Campus of Aflon Digital Academy, behind NNPC petrol station, Kuje, Abuja.

Two newly acquired sites at Itagunmodi and Oke-Ira, both in Osun State are being developed in partnership with others. Many more sites are being contracted for additional development across Nigeria. In a few years to come, there shall be a network of this kind of school across Nigeria.

THE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

From September, 2018, TTC will operate in 2 locations: Kuje, Abuja and Itagunmodi-Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria.

' 0803-312 1004 * director@ttc.edu.ng www.ttc.edu.ng

Students AdmissionsThe Technical College (TTC) is for pupils and their parents who are desirous of a new form of education in a new kind of school. It is an education idea that has been fashioned out to prepare all students for a future life of being able to learn, build and operate products that are driven by technology.

TTC will operate on a 6 – day academic week in order to allow more time for studies and practical exercises. Most students will have live in the boarding house. Parents and their children are now welcome to apply for admissions by visiting the school website: www.ttc.edu.ng. For admission enquiries into classes JSC1 and SSC1, commencing September, 2018, parents are advised to TEXT their e-mail addresses to: 0803 312 1004.

Career OpportunitiesThe Technical College is about to form a knowledge—driven team to spearhead its quest for training and mentoring of a special set of secondary school students. The team is to be led by graduates (HND, B.Sc. and M.Sc.) in any field of study. However, and very importantly, only those with practical skills obtained through apprentices and attachment to companies and even the so-called road-side technicians doing all the things described in this brochure are likely to be appointed. Academic certificates will count for far less in the campus and world of The Technology College.

Highly motivated applicants desirous of being pioneers are to express interest for leadership and supporting staff positions by forwarding application letters: the 2 to 3 page long essay + updated CV in MS Word or PDF Format to: vacancies@ttc.edu.ng.