Industrial Training Fund (ITF) – NECA / ITF – Industrial Skills Training Center Technical Skills Development Training Programme
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), in collaboration with ITF- Industrial Skills Training Centre, Lokoja invite applications from qualified young Nigerians of sound character and learning potential to undertake four months training programme.
Applications are invited for:
Title: Electrical Installation and Welding and Fabrication Technical Skills Training
Location: Lokoja, Kogi
Duration: 4 months
Programme Description
We invite applications from qualified young Nigerians of sound character and learning potential to undertake four months training in the following trade areas:
- Electrical Installation
- Welding and Fabrication
Objectives
- This programme aims at training and equipping youths with entrepreneurial skills in the above trade areas and promoting public-private sector model in Vocational and Technical Skills Training.
The Programme
- Successful candidates will enjoy tuition fee FREE, lunch, stipend and they will be awarded a National Skills Qualification (NSQ) certificate upon successful completion of the programme.
- The programme is non-residential. Candidates, will, therefore, be responsible for their accommodation throughout the duration of the programme.
Requirements
- Applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 35 years and must possess any of the following qualifications:
- Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE)
- B.SC, HND, OND and any of its equivalents.
- In addition, good numerical ability and fluency in communication skills will be an added advantage.
Entrance Examination
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to come for a test and should bring along the following:
- Original Birth Certificate
- Original Educational Qualification Certificate (s)
- Original and photocopy of National ID/Voter’s Card or International Passport.
Application Deadline: 29th March, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a hand written application containing two (2) recent Passport Photographs and Photocopies of credentials to: istc-lokoja@itf.gov.ng
Or
Drop a hard copy of the required credentials in a sealed envelope to:
The Training Manager,
ITF-Industrial Skills Training Centre,
Near State Secretariat, Zone 8,
Lokoja, Kogi State.
Note: For more information: Please, call: 08036046595, 07037091366 or send an email to: istc-lokoja@itf.gov.ng
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