Students can learn practical skills while in school and use them to earn extra income. Here are five options worth considering.
1. Phone Repair
Students can learn to diagnose and repair common phone faults, such as charging problems and damaged screens, through practical training.
2. Catering and Baking
Students can learn to prepare snacks, pastries and cakes for sale to fellow students and customers at small events.
3. Hairdressing and Hairstyling
Learning skills such as braiding, wig making and wig installation can help students earn money by offering services to others on campus.
4. Clothing Alteration and Fashion Repair
Students can learn to adjust clothes, replace zips, shorten trousers and repair torn garments for customers.
5. Laundry
Students can learn proper washing, ironing and stain-removal techniques and offer laundry services to busy students.
Students can choose a skill that matches their interests, fits their schedules and meets a genuine need. With proper training and consistent practice, the skill may become an additional source of income.
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