The Federal Ministry of Education’s flagship initiative, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative, aims to give young Nigerians employable and entrepreneurial skills.
The program provides tuition-free training, monthly stipends, and start-up assistance for certain trades in industries with high demand through collaborations with accredited training facilities nationwide.
Our Goals:
- Close Nigeria’s skills gap
- Empower the youth for self-reliance
- Create a pipeline of skilled workers for industries
- Promote national development through vocational excellence
Short-Term Certificate (STC) Programme
Duration: 6 months
Ideal For: First-time trainees, school leavers, or individuals with no formal education background.
Entry Requirements:
Valid National Identification Number (NIN)
Valid Bank Verification Number (BVN)
No prior educational qualification required. This track is designed for individuals ready to learn a practical skill and enter the workforce quickly.
Vocational Education & Innovation (VEI) Programme
Duration: 1 year
Ideal For: Individuals with some education or informal training experience, looking to deepen and formalize their skills.
Entry Requirements (any of the following):
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – proof of skills acquired informally or through apprenticeship
OR
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
OR
Any form of non-formal education certificate (e.g., training from NGOs, religious institutions, nomadic education or community programs)
Application Steps
- Create an account on the portal
- Choose your preferred program (STC or VEI)
- Fill in your details and upload supporting documents
- Select your preferred training center and trade
- Submit your application and wait for confirmation
Choose Your Skill Path
Explore High-Impact Training in:
Electrical Installation
Welding & Fabrication
Painting, Decoration & Finishes (Interior Design)
Floor Cladding, Tiling & Interlocking
Brick laying, Blocklaying & Concreting
Network System Installation
Computer Hardware & GSM Repair & Maintenance
Social Media Communications
Creative Media (Digital Media Production)
Motorcycle & Tricycle Repair
Vulcanising & Tire Repair
Auto-body Works (Panel Beating)
Automobile Mechanic
Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning
Plumbing & Pipe-fitting
Woodwork, Carpentry & Joinery
Furniture making & Upholstery
Blacksmithing
Solar PV Installation & Maintenance
Automobile CNG Conversion & Maintenance
Mechanised Agriculture(Mechanics or Operations)
Livestock Farming (Bee Keeping, Poultry & Animal Husbandry)
Fashion Design & Garment Making
Beauty Therapy & CosmetologyHospitality Training
Training Centers Available In:
- All 6 geopolitical zones
- Federal & State Technical Colleges
- State-owned accredited institutions
- Registered private vocational centers
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