5 ways to secure a lucrative job placement during NYSC

The Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) is where youth corps. members are expected to render selfless service for a year during the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. Hence, being posted to good company or establishment is the dream of many of the participating graduates.

PPA is the second stage of your NYSC service year after your 21 days on various orientations camps in the country. The next task for the Corp members is to get transferred to an establishment for his/her PPA.

Therefore, getting a good one is a mission corps members achieve through different means. However, there are ways you could get a good placement on a platter of gold.

Here are things to know about securing a lucrative primary place of assignment after the orientation camp.

1.  Being a member of Orientation Broadcasting Service (OBS)

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Some members of the NYSC OBS at a recent orientation camp.

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The most effective channel to getting a good PPA is by working in the Orientation Broadcasting Service (OBS) for the three weeks.

OBS is in charge of tending to sound equipment, dissemination of information and organizing social activities.

The Corp members who join the OBS are often given preferential treatment when it comes to posting to the place of primary assignment. It is a general belief that the good places are meant for them.

Also Read: Things to know about the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program

2.  Being an active member of religious groups

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Nigeria is surely a religious country, even the NYSC recognise this fact.

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At NYSC orientation camps, there are 3 recognized religious organizations - MCAN, the Protestant and Catholic services.

Being an active part of any of these groups ensures preferential treatment when it comes posting at the end of orientation camp. Based on experience, corps members recommended by this bodies are placed at good PPA.

3.  Band members

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This band is one thing you love about the camp.

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During events like the swearing in and parades, the band provides live entertainment for marching Corp members. Hence, they are usually rewarded for their hard work just like the earlier mentioned groups.

The band is made up of volunteer Corp members who have either little or broad knowledge of musical instruments like drums, saxophones etc.

4.  Corp members with degrees in medical science

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The Medical graduates help manage the clinic available at the camp.

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One of the sure ways of getting a good placement is also part of the Camp's Medical team. This group is special and helps manage the orientation camp's clinic.

Due to discipline, the team members are noted to be posted to primary places of assignments with high salaries.

5.  Platoon leaders

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A Platoon leader is always the one in front.

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Platoon leaders are Corp members who are in charge of coordinating their fellow Corp members in their groups which are called platoons. They also organize and supervise the Corp members for various social activities.

They are also considered for consideration first when it is time for posting Corp members to PPA. A lot of them get posted to good establishment especially in the capital city of the state.