CREATIVITIES AND INNOVATIVE SKILLS IN HOME ECONOMICS

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine creativities and innovative skills in Home Economics. The study
focused on Home Economics as one subject that adequately equips individuals and groups though
creativities and innovative skill for gainful employment and self actualization. It explored the various ways
Home Economics can enhance entrepreneurial skills, wealth creation and poverty alleviation. . It focuses
on mission, rewards, goals, objectives and components of Home Economics. The paper fully examined the
concept and the importance of Home Economics Education as creative and innovative for skills acquisition.
This will promote income earnings for individuals and families thereby reducing unemployment, poverty,
economic hardship and restoring dignity and hope to the educated, uneducated and families. It was therefore
recommended among others that Home Economics education should provide necessary link to employ the
next generation through creativities and innovative skills, Government ought to introduce innovative
programs and new trends to aid the knowledge of the society and Tertiary institutions in the nation should
be massively empowered with the important resources or materials to improve the capabilities of graduates
for creative and innovative skills