Today's children will be joining the work force tomorrow. However, they need to be prepared for success in tomorrow's work environment. They need computer, writing, presentation, team work and problem-solving skills as well as workplace habits such as punctuality, reliability, ability to cope with failure, among others. A highly skilled future work force leads to a prosperous economy. To stay competitive in an increasingly complex marketplace, and produce more workers who can take responsibility for the nation's economic prosperity in the decades ahead; rather than wait until young people are at the verge of entry into the job market to address this issue, investing in children's earliest learning experiences is a crucial step in cultivating a viable, productive work force for Nigeria. This paper therefore focuses on ways in which qualitative early learning experiences could prepare Nigerian children as the future dynamic and productive work force that would enable the nation take a seat of pride among the advanced nations of the world. It is recommended that the government should increase investment in quality early childhood education. Clubs sand societies should also be introduced to children early in school, so that they can develop team spirit, self confidence and decision making skills which could help prepare them for their career in later life.
