This study examines the economic implications of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) on entrepreneurial skills development among Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on its contribution to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education). In spite of the strategic role of TVET in addressing youth unemployment and stimulating economic growth, instructional practices in many Nigerian institutions remain largely theoretical, limiting students’ exposure to real-world economic and entrepreneurial experiences. To address this gap, the study adopts a descriptive survey research design involving TVET students and economics educators selected from public tertiary institutions. Data for the study were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. Findings from the study revealed that participation in WIL programmes significantly enhances students’ entrepreneurial competencies, including opportunity recognition, financial literacy, problem-solving ability, and business decision-making skills. The study further indicates that WIL promotes stronger school-industry linkages, improves students’ employability prospects, and contributes to economic empowerment by aligning training outcomes with labour market demands. However, challenges such as inadequate industry partnerships, limited funding, insufficient policy support, and poor implementation frameworks were identified as major constraints to effective WIL integration in TVET institutions. The study concludes that embedding Work-Integrated Learning within TVET economics education is a viable economic strategy for promoting entrepreneurship, reducing graduate unemployment, and strengthening human capital development in Nigeria. The study recommends increased policy commitment, curriculum restructuring, and enhanced collaboration between educational institutions and industry stakeholders to maximize the economic benefits of WIL in TVET, in line with SDG 4. Keywords: Economics Education, Entrepreneurial Skills, Sustainable Development Goal 4, Nigeria Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)
Moshood Abiola AJALA (Mon,) studied this question.