I have seen many people saying they'll love the two, I think i won't be left behind on this but if I have only one option among the two I will choose skills and I have my reasons for that, am from a country where your educational certificate doesn't guarantee you automatic employment but if I have skill I might even be safe employed and there are many companies that prefer skilled worker persons so I might also get employed and maybe sponsor my education later, it only requires me to work hard and always remain focused, although i must be sincere If I must accept skills, I must have gone through the basic education which is primary to atleast secondary level then i can train myself in the university if I start getting money from the skill I learnt.
I know having a certificate does not guarantee a good job, but I think it is important for one to have both. The reason I say so is that sometimes life is unpredictable. Despite there being no good jobs at this time, people are getting new and good jobs every day. In life, opportunities can come your way when you least expect them. It is possible to meet someone who can offer you a very good job, and all you need to get this job is just a certificate.
Just imagine if the certificate is not there; you have just missed a lifetime opportunity that you may not find again in life. Just have both the certificate and the skills, and be prepared for life because anything can happen. People come across opportunities by meeting those who can provide what they think is so difficult to obtain in life.