Apply for The Green Youth Upskilling Program (GYUP) at Oando Foundation
The Green Youth Upskilling Program (GYUP) is a forward-looking initiative powered by The Oando Foundation, with NCIC as key implementing partner.
It is designed to prepare young Nigerians for emerging opportunities in the green economy.
- As climate change and environmental challenges reshape the global workforce, this program equips youth with practical, future-focused skills that promote sustainability, innovation, and economic inclusion.
Target Group
The Green Youth Upskilling Program aims to empower 25 young individuals who demonstrate the potential to thrive in green and technical sectors.
The target beneficiaries must meet the following demographic and professional profile:
Age Range: 20–35 years old
Location: Residents of Lagos State
Background: Foundational technical knowledge or experience in areas like solar energy, electrical work, mechanical trades, recycling, or climate-smart agriculture is an added advantage, but not mandatory. Passion and willingness to learn are key.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens within the specified age bracket.
- Have completed a minimum of secondary education (SSCE).
- Show strong interest in advancing their technical capacity within the green economy.
- Be available to fully participate in the training program (including all in-person or virtual sessions).
- Submit all required application documents within the stated timeline.
It is an added advantage to have some exposure or experience in technical or green-related fields (e.g., through volunteering, self-learning, or informal work experience).
Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted in four key phases:
- Call for Applications
- Public announcements via online platforms, community notice boards, youth organizations, local government structures, press.
- Clear application instructions provided via a downloadable or online application form.
- Diversity and Inclusion Consideration
- The selection process will strive for gender balance and regional inclusivity. Special consideration will be given to:
- Women and young women-led initiatives
- Youths from underserved or marginalized communities
Application Deadline: not specified
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified should Go click bottom below to apply.
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