The Federal Government TVET Program is an initiative of the Ministry of Education to equip young Nigerians with practical and industry-relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
The Federal Government TVET Program 2025 offers tuition-free training, certification, monthly stipends, and start-up support for selected trades in high-demand sectors.
Program Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Training
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Monthly Stipend | Certification | Grants & Loans | Startup Kits
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
Program Details
The Federal Government TVET Program (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) 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
- Start-up support for selected trades in high-demand sectors
Join the Federal Government TVET Program Initiative and gain industry-relevant technical and vocational skills.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Technical and Vocational Education and Training, you must meet the following conditions:
Short-Term Certificate (STC) Programme
- Designed for individuals ready to learn a practical skill and enter the workforce quickly
- Valid National Identification Number (NIN)
- Valid Bank Verification Number (BVN)
- No prior educational qualification required
Vocational Education & Innovation (VEI) Programme
- For individuals with some education or informal training experience, looking to deepen and formalize their skills
- 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)
Program Benefits
The Federal Government TVET Program 2025 offers:
- Free Tuition: Paid directly by the Federal Government through NELFund
- Monthly Stipends of ₦45,000
- Hands-On Training
- Completion Certificates
- Takeoff Grants
- Career guidance and job placement assistance
Program Duration
- The Short-Term Certificate (STC) Programme lasts for 6 months
- The Vocational Education & Innovation (VEI) Programme lasts for 1 year
Required Documents
To apply for this program, applicants must prepare:
For STC Programme:
- Valid National Identification Number (NIN)
- Bank Verification Number (BVN)
For VEI Programme:
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
OR - First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
OR - Any form of non-formal education certificate
How to Apply
To apply for the Federal Government TVET Program 2025, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click HERE to navigate to the program’s webpage
- Click the APPLY button after reading the provided details
- 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
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