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Federal government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmad Tunubu has approved a one year programs know as The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The essence of this program was to train  Nigerians with skills and to use the skills.

(Unlock your future with skills that matter) The program was established under the Federal Ministry of Education, under their program Technical and Vocational Education and Training

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.

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How it works

What is the TVET Initiative?

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. The program used to train youth with different skills for the period of 6 months and with allowance 22,500 each month and will be given equipment after the training defend on the types of skill their choices. The program was made for both schooling and non schooling people. The program wants to Train the youth with different skills for their future.

Through partnerships with certified training centers across the country, the program has partnerships with many different training centers across the country, the program has partners in different 36 states with federal capital Abuja making 37.

The initiative offers tuition-free training the program is free. Eradication of poverty is one of aim of the program that is why the program is free and federal government of Nigeria set to free the tuition, monthly stipends, and start-up support for selected trades in high-demand sectors.

Our Goals:

Close Nigeria's skills gap

To bridge the gap between theory and practical 

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

Duration: 6 months

Ideal For: First-time trainees, school leavers, or individuals with no formal education background.

Applying step 

Step 1. Apply you will see apply and click on it. 

https://tvet.education.gov.ng/

Step 2. After applying your will proceed and you will see terms and conditions, read the terms and conditions carefully after reading carefully down your will see agree and click on it to proceed.

Step 3. Personal details, personal details are the current address of applicants, state of residents of the applicants, local government area of the applicants, email address, and phone number.

Step 4. 

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; TVET program will train youth on electrical Installation how to plan, maintain, install electrical system in building structure.

Welding & Fabrication; You can apply for welding and fabrication is a good skill and can help you.

Painting, Decoration & Finishes (Interior Design); painting skill, is a skills that can help youth and can empower youth, and can reduce the number of unemployment in Nigeria and the skills is good, TVET will train youth on this skills free for them to be skilled.

Floor Cladding, Tiling & Interlocking

Brick laying, Blocklaying & Concreting

Network System Installation

Computer Hardware & GSM Repair & Maintenance

Social Media Communications: How to used social media, how to handle account on Facebook, x, medium, WhatsApp, etc.

Creative Media (Digital Media Production)

Motorcycle & Tricycle Repair: How to repair machines

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

Hospitality Training

Training Centers Available In:

All 6 geopolitical zones North East, North West, North Central, South East, South West and South South across 36 states with 

Federal & State Technical Colleges

State-owned accredited institutions

Registered private vocational centers

We Invest in You

As a TVET trainee, you will receive comprehensive support to ensure your success

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