Youth Skill Acquisition & Empowerment
Equipping young Nigerians with the skills they need to thrive in the modern economy.
The Challenge
Tackling Youth Unemployment
Nigeria has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in Africa. Limited quality education and training opportunities, combined with a mismatch between available skills and market demands, leave millions of young people without viable pathways to employment.
Poverty and inequality compound these challenges, creating a cycle that limits economic mobility and perpetuates disadvantage across generations.
Our Youth Skill Acquisition & Empowerment program breaks this cycle by providing practical, market-relevant training combined with mentorship and job placement support.
30%
Reduction in youth unemployment
25%
Increase in youth entrepreneurship
500+
Youth trained annually
70%
Job placement rate
Target Population
Youth aged 18-35 in selected states including Lagos, Kano, Rivers, and Kaduna, covering both urban and rural communities.
We prioritize young people who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking to transition to new careers and business opportunities.
Theory of Change
If youth receive relevant skills training + mentorship + employment/entrepreneurship opportunities, then their employability and entrepreneurship rates will increase, leading to improved livelihoods and reduced poverty.
Program Components
Building Skills for the Future
A comprehensive approach combining technical training, entrepreneurship development, and career support.
ICT & Digital Skills
Programming, software development, digital marketing, and data analysis.
Vocational Trades
Practical skills in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
Entrepreneurship Development
Business planning, marketing, financial management, and growth strategies.
Soft Skills
Communication, teamwork, leadership, time management, and problem-solving.
Mentorship & Coaching
Guidance from industry professionals and successful entrepreneurs.
Internships & Job Placement
Connections to employers and opportunities for practical experience.
Expected Outcomes
Transforming Youth Futures
Our program creates pathways to employment and entrepreneurship for young Nigerians.
- Increased employability and job placement rates
- Higher rates of youth entrepreneurship and self-employment
- Improved income levels and economic independence
- Reduced poverty and improved living standards
- Contribution to local and national economic growth
Partnerships
We partner with local government, private sector companies, international organizations (including UNDP and ILO), and civil society to maximize our reach and impact.
Skills hubs and training centers provide hands-on learning environments, while employer partnerships ensure pathways to employment.
Invest in Nigeria's Youth
Your support helps young Nigerians gain the skills they need to build successful careers and businesses.