Vocational Skills Centre For Tai Solarin Humanist School

Minna, Nigeria

Email: taisolarinschools@gmail.com

Phone: +2347045382667

Members

● Oluwarotimi Esther

● Rahmat Gaffar

● Maman Narayan Wushishi

● Umuratu Sodiq

● Balikis Wasiu

● Sherifat Kabir

● Danladi Lubaba

What Humanism Means to Us

Humanism represents a commitment to reason, critical thinking, and human-centered development. After questioning beliefs that limit free inquiry and independent thought, we embraced humanism as a philosophy that values knowledge, compassion, and practical solutions to human challenges.

Humanism has inspired us to focus on education, empowerment, and self-reliance. It encourages us to create opportunities that improve lives through skills, innovation, and community support rather than dependence on tradition or dogma.

Project Description

The Tai Solarin Humanist School proposes to establish a Vocational Skills Centre aimed at empowering teachers and students through practical, income-generating skills. This centre will serve as a hub for creativity, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning, while also providing a sustainable source of income for the school and its staff.

The vocational centre will focus on a wide range of skills, including:

● Leather works (bags, belts, sandals)

● Sewing (clothing, school uniforms, repairs)

● Handmade crafts (tote bags, pillowcases, aprons)

● Knitting and crocheting

● Soap making (liquid and bar soap)

● Detergent and cleaning product production

These activities will not only equip students with valuable life skills but also produce marketable goods that can be sold within the community and beyond.

Key Features of the Centre

● Workstations for sewing, crafting, and production

● Storage space for materials and finished products

● Training sessions for teachers and students

● Cooperative management system for shared responsibility and profit

Teachers will actively participate in managing and operating the centre, gaining new vocational skills while earning additional income. Students will benefit from hands-on training that complements their academic education and prepares them for self-reliance.

Products made in the centre will be sold to:

● Local residents

● Schools and institutions

● Markets and small businesses

● Community members

Budget Breakdown

Total Requested: $1 800

● Paper and cardboard – $25

● Paints and brushes – $40

● Glue and craft tools – $25

● Computer (basic) – $200

● Printer – $120

● Paper and ink – $60

● Tables and chairs – $120

● Storage shelves – $60

● Cleaning supplies – $25

● Packaging materials – $25

● Baking trays – $40

● Mixing bowls – $30

● Baking ingredients (starter stock) – $80

● Aprons and gloves – $30

● Mixing buckets – $40

● Measuring cups – $20

● Soap/detergent materials – $100

● Moulds – $30

● Storage containers – $30

● Sewing machine (2 units) – $300

● Fabric materials – $100

● Thread and needles – $25

● Scissors – $20

● Measuring tape – $10

● Poultry starter (optional) – $100

● Beads and strings – $30

● Oven – $135

Total Budget: $1800

Expected Income & Timeline

Phase 1 (Months 1–3)

● Training and initial production

● Sales of simple items (soap, tote bags, aprons)

● Estimated revenue: $300–$400

Phase 2 (Months 4–8)

● Increased production and product variety

● Monthly income: $150–$250

● Total: $900–$1,200

Phase 3 (End of Year 1)

● Full production capacity

● Annual revenue: $1,500–$2,000

Long-Term Projection

● Expansion into larger markets

● Expected income: $2,500+ annually

Community Benefits

The vocational centre will have a strong positive impact on the community by:

● Providing practical skills to students and teachers

● Encouraging self-reliance and entrepreneurship

● Creating access to affordable, locally made products

● Supporting small-scale economic activity

● Reducing unemployment and dependency

It will also serve as a learning hub where individuals can gain knowledge in crafts and production, helping to build a more skilled and economically active community.