Abstract
The study investigated apprenticeship and entrepreneurship education as correlates of economic sustainability of undergraduates of Rivers State University. Descriptive survey design guided the study while three research questions were raised to direct the study. The population for the study comprised 396 undergraduates who are engaged in apprenticeship scheme or entrepreneurial programmes while Census sampling technique was used to reach a sample of 396 respondents. Questionnaire developed by researchers titled “Apprenticeship and Entrepreneurship Education as Correlates of Economic Sustainability Questionnaire (AEECESQ) was used for data
collection. The Cronbach Alpha method was used to determine the reliability coefficients of 0.88 for (AEECESQ). The instrument was validated by experts and out of 396 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 350 copies were retrieved for data analysis. The hypotheses formulated were tested using multiple regression at 0.05 level of significance. The result business planning plays the most significant role in sustainability among undergraduates, while skill acquisition and education integration contribute positively but without strong impact. Innovation negatively affects sustainability, possibly due to poor implementation. Effective planning remains crucial, while innovation strategies need improvement for better sustainability outcomes in Rivers State University.. The study recommended that
University authorities should prioritize effective business planning as the key to sustainability among undergraduates. Skill acquisition and education integration should be encouraged but with enhanced impact strategies. Innovation strategies should be improved to prevent negative effects on sustainability. Comprehensive planning should be implemented to ensure long-term success, while innovation processes should be refined for better outcomes.