Abstract
This study investigated the entrepreneurship for graduates of clothing and
textiles of tertiary institutions in Anambra State. Three research questions
guided the study. It was a survey. The population for the study was 40
lecturers of Home Economics in the area of study. Questionnaire was used for
data collection. Data were analysed using mean. Major findings include 18
entrepreneurship opportunities available to graduates of clothing & textiles in
the area of fabric and clothing construction, 26 entrepreneurship
opportunities in the area of production of household articles, costume and
jewelry making and 9 factors militating against students acquisition of
entrepreneurial skills. It was recommended that students should be exposed
to entrepreneurship opportunities in textile and clothing, well qualified
lecturers should be employed to handle textile and clothing courses and
workshop and training should be given to clothing and textile lecturers.