The Federal Ministry of Education invites application for the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program designed to offer fully funded training, monthly stipends, start-up support, and industry-relevant technical and vocational skills to young Nigerians.
The Federal Ministry of Education’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program is fast becoming Nigeria’s largest support system for young people in 2025. With well structured training programs for the youths to learn life sustaining handworks, this initiative is drawing attention across the country. If you haven’t joined yet, do so now.
What is TVET and Why It Matters?
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.
The goal is to stop youth unemployment, reduce crime, and give a second chance to those who want to restart their lives with honest work. It’s not just a job program. It’s a complete transformation journey for many.
TVET seeks to:
- 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
Benefits of TVET Program
As a TVET trainee, you will receive comprehensive support to ensure your success
- 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
TVET is committed to ensuring that every graduate is ready to work or start a business.
Why Choose TVET
TVET program is structured to offer numerous benefits to help you succeed in your career
- Quality Education: Access to high-quality technical education and vocational training programs.
- Certification: Nationally and internationally recognized certifications upon completion.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from industry professionals with years of practical experience.
- Job Placement: Career guidance and job placement assistance for program graduates.
- Global Standards: Training programs aligned with global industry standards and practices.
- Modern Facilities: State-of-the-art training facilities and equipment for hands-on learning.
This program was specially created to help young people in Nigeria who are going through tough times. Many of them dropped out of school. Many are jobless. Some have been involved in violence or crime because they had no other way. TVET was designed to give these youths real help—training, funding, and a new mindset.
It is not only a program where you learn business. You also learn how to think differently. You grow personally, emotionally, and socially. This is why the program is getting so much attention. It is not just a “youth empowerment” program. It is a full restart for young people who want to do better in life.
Training Structure
The TVET program has been designed to accommodate all kinds of trainees. The Initiative offers two flexible training options to suit your background and goals:
A. 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.
B. 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)
If you are thinking about registering but still delaying, you are not alone. But the truth is—waiting too long can cost you this rare opportunity.
Many youths who delayed last year didn’t get the chance to apply. This time, the website is receiving a high number of applications, and some users say the site is already slowing down due to heavy traffic.
TVET Skill Paths
TVET has prepared High-Impact Training courses 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
- Hospitality Training
Training Centers
The program is available in all six geopolitical zones, using certified Federal and State technical colleges, as well as private vocational centers. This allows applicants to pick a center close to them, reducing travel and housing costs.
- All 6 geopolitical zones
- Federal & State Technical Colleges
- State-owned accredited institutions
- Registered private vocational centers
How to Apply
Start Your Journey to Skills, Jobs, and Entrepreneurship. To apply, interested candidates should visit the official TVET portal at https://www.tvet.education.gov.ng/signup/ and create an account. Choose either the STC or VEI program, fill in personal details, upload required documents, select a training center and trade, and submit the application.
Applications are currently open, but the deadline is not specified.
For further enquiry, please visit the Federal Ministry of Education TVET website: www.tvet.education.gov.ng
