Deadline: October 13, 2021
Are you 16 to 35 years of age and resident in Asaba, Nigeria? Apply to Design School Asaba Program, designed to equip residents with graphic design and workplace skills while also creating the necessary exposure that is needed for them to launch their careers and earn income in the technology sector and beyond. The training will run for 3 months of intensive teaching and learning.
The goal of the program is to equip young people with design skills, soft skills and entrepreneurship and also connect them with economic opportunities while also helping businesses have access to skilled talent.
This program is sponsored by PIND Foundation as part of the larger Delta State Youth Employment Program (DYEP) in response to the challenge posed by the very high rates of unemployment or underemployment in the Niger Delta, particularly amongst the youth population. As part of its Economic Development Program, PIND started the Delta State Youth Employment Program to provide marginalized young people opportunities to sustainable employment or enterprise development through technical, soft skills and entrepreneurship training.
Courses
- Graphic Design
- Soft Skills
Benefits
- 100% tuition scholarship
- Training in graphics design
- Soft skills training
- Mentorship
Note: Although this is a sponsored program, participants are expected to bear the cost of their transportation etc. to and from the training center. There will be no starter-packs at the end of the program, rather successful participants will be linked to available employment opportunities or supported to start their small enterprises.
Eligibility
- Residing in Delta state
- Between 18 and 35 years
- Availability for the entire training duration
- Post-secondary education: West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC), Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Higher National Diploma (HND) or Degree holders.
Young women, persons living with disability and youth from coastal communities in Delta State are encouraged to apply.
Application
For more information, visit Design School Asaba.
