Tech4Youth Edo: Fully Funded ICT Skills Training Opens Applications for Youths in Edo State

Young people in Edo State now have an opportunity to acquire valuable technology skills through the Tech4Youth Edo TECH Skills Training Programme, a fully funded ICT skills development initiative designed to prepare young people for opportunities in the digital economy.

The programme is implemented by AG Southern, with support from the GIZ Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Nigeria, BMZ, and the Denmark Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

What is the Tech4Youth Edo Programme?

Tech4Youth Edo is designed to equip young people with practical and relevant digital skills that can improve their employability, career prospects and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Selected participants will receive training in some of the most sought-after areas of technology, including:

• Data Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Software Development

The programme goes beyond technical training. Participants will also receive support focused on preparing them for the workplace and helping them understand how to build sustainable careers in the technology sector.

What will successful applicants receive?

According to the application information, successful applicants will go through a structured training programme that includes technical classes, employability sessions, career-readiness training and entrepreneurship sessions.

Participants will also be expected to complete:

• Practical assignments
• Assessments
• Individual capstone projects
• Group capstone projects
• Capstone demonstrations

The programme will conclude with graduation for participants who successfully complete the required training and activities.

This means participants will not only learn theoretical concepts but will also have opportunities to work on practical projects that can help demonstrate their skills.

The application is FREE

One of the important things prospective applicants should know is that the application is completely free.

Applicants should therefore be cautious of anyone demanding payment in exchange for submitting an application or promising admission into the programme.

The organisers also state that selection is competitive, meaning that submitting an application does not automatically guarantee admission.

Who is encouraged to apply?

The programme is targeted at young people in Edo State who are interested in developing technology skills.

The organisers specifically state that women, persons with disabilities, and young people who are not currently in employment, education or training are strongly encouraged to apply.

This makes the opportunity particularly relevant to young people looking to gain new skills, improve their employability or begin exploring a career in the technology industry.

Why this opportunity matters

Technology continues to create opportunities across different industries, and skills in areas such as data analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and software development can open doors to a wide range of career paths.

For young people in Edo State who have been looking for an opportunity to enter the tech space but may not have the financial resources to pay for professional training, a fully funded programme such as Tech4Youth Edo could provide an important starting point.

Beyond the technical knowledge, the inclusion of employability, career-readiness and entrepreneurship sessions could also help participants better understand how to position themselves for employment or explore opportunities to build their own ventures.

How to apply

Interested youths in Edo State are encouraged to complete the Tech4Youth Edo TECH Skills Application Form. HERE

Because selection is competitive, applicants should provide accurate information and carefully complete all required sections of the application.

Application is FREE.

👉 If you are interested in building a career in technology, this is an opportunity worth applying for.

Please share this information with friends, family members and other young people in Edo State who may benefit from the programme.