FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SKILL ACQUISITION AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (TVET)

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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

  1. Create an account on the portal
  2. Choose your preferred program (STC or VEI)
  3. Fill in your details and upload supporting documents
  4. Select your preferred training center and trade
  5. 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

CLICK HERE TO APPLY