The Lagos State Government has launched a free Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme for young residents through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, in partnership with the Ishk Tolaram Foundation.
The initiative, tagged “Get Skilled, Earn Money,” is designed to equip youths with practical skills and hands-on experience that will enhance employability and promote self-reliance across the state. According to the government, the empowerment scheme will run for six months, beginning with a three-month intensive vocational training phase, followed by a three-month paid internship that offers industry exposure and real-life work experience.
Officials said the programme targets unemployed youths between the ages of 18 and 35 who possess a Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) ID and have completed at least secondary school education. The training covers high-demand vocational areas such as Fashion Design, Solar Installation, Masonry and Tiling, Plumbing and Pipe Fitting, Carpentry and Furniture Making, as well as Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
The Ministry noted that training centres have been strategically established in Ikeja, Oko-Oba, Oshodi, Oworonshoki, Ogba, and Ojodu to ensure accessibility.
“This initiative is part of our commitment to empower Lagos youths with employable skills and reduce unemployment,” a representative of the Ministry said.
Interested applicants can register online via bit.ly/Tvettraining or by scanning the QR code provided on the programme’s flyer. Registration for the TVET programme is completely free.