Abstract
The broad objective of this study was to investigate issues related to choice of
Clothing and textile careers among Senior Secondary School (SSS) students in
Abeokuta. Specifically the study determined: students’ awareness of careers in
Clothing and textiles, attitude of students towards choosing a career in Clothing
and textiles, and factors that influenced career choice of SSS students in Abeokuta
South LGA. The study utilized a descriptive survey design. Population of the
study comprised of students from public secondary schools in the study area.
Questionnaire was used to collected data. Data was analyzed using frequency
counts, percentages and means. Findings revealed 12 awareness of Clothing and
Textiles related careers among the SSS students. These include; costume designing
( .); runway modeling .); fashion journalism and others.
Findings also revealed 12 attitudes of SSS students towards career choice in
clothing and textiles. These include; if I had the opportunity and resources I
would go into fashion business ( ........... ), being a fashion designer would give me
a great satisfaction ( .) among others. Furthermore, 14 factors influencing
choice of clothing and textile career among students. These include; role models
( .); the knowledge ); and financial; status of my parents ( .......... ).
Based on the findings, the study recommended that career guidance and
counseling should become prominent in Secondary Schools, providing students
with up-to date information regarding career selection