Deadline: August 9, 2026
Are you a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member currently teaching in a senior secondary school?
Do you have a passion for digital safety, AI literacy, responsible online behaviour, and empowering young people. Join the Safe Online Youth Track Programme with other eligible corps members to become a Digital Safety Champions in schools and communities.
The SafeOnline Youth Track Programme is a flagship initiative of the 2026 Safe Online Project, implemented by NerdzFactory Company in partnership with Meta. The programme is designed to equip serving NYSC corps members with the practical knowledge, skills, and resources needed to promote digital safety, responsible online behaviour, and AI literacy among senior secondary school students.
Selected participants will receive specialised training and ongoing support to facilitate digital safety awareness activities that encourage safer online habits, responsible digital citizenship, and informed use of emerging technologies. Through this initiative, corps members will play a vital role in building digitally resilient schools and communities while empowering the next generation to thrive safely in an increasingly digital world.
Benefits
- Receive practical training on digital safety, responsible online behaviour, and AI literacy.
- Develop facilitation and community engagement skills.
- Join a network of young digital safety advocates.
- Implement digital safety awareness initiatives within their communities.
- Contribute to creating safer online experiences for young people.
- Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the programme.
Eligibility
- Must be a serving NYSC corps member.
- Be currently posted to a senior secondary school.
- Must be serving across Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Abuja, Kano, Akwa Ibom, or Imo State.
- Must have a strong interest in promoting online safety and digital literacy.
- Be willing to implement digital safety awareness activities within their schools and communities.
Application
Ready to become a SafeOnline Youth Track Trainer? Complete the application form and take the first step toward leading digital safety in your community.
For more information, visit Digital Safety Champion.
