Join the Federal Ministry of Education’s TVET Initiative and gain industry-relevant technical and vocational skills.
Get fully funded training, monthly stipends, and start-up support for selected trades in high-demand sectors.
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative is a flagship program of the Federal Ministry of Education designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
Through partnerships with certified training centers across the country, the initiative offers tuition-free training, monthly stipends, and start-up support for selected trades in high-demand sectors.
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
Start Your Journey to Skills, Jobs, and Entrepreneurship
The TVET Initiative offers two flexible training options to suit your background and goals:
Short-Term Certificate (STC) Programme
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)
Vocational Education & Innovation (VEI) Programme
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)
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 & Cosmetology.
Training Centers Available In:
- All 6 geopolitical zones
- Federal & State Technical Colleges
- State-owned accredited institutions
- Registered private vocational centers
Benefits:
- Free Tuition: Paid directly by the Federal Government through NELFund
- Monthly Stipends: Financial support throughout your learning journey
- Hands-on Training: Led by industry professionals with real-world experience
- Recognized Certification: Certification recognized nationwide by employers
- Take-off Grants: Starter packs upon graduation to begin your career
- Business Loans: Access to top-up business loans at single-digit interest
Method of Application
- 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.
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