How To Apply For Federal Government of Nigeria and ITF Introduce Skill-Up Artisans Initiative (SUPA)
Federal Government of Nigeria and ITF Introduce Skill-Up Artisans Initiative (SUPA) Training Program for 10 Million Artisans.
Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) represents a groundbreaking collaboration between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF).
Description: The SkillUp Africa SUPA training program is designed to revolutionize the landscape by empowering, training, and licensing 10 million young artisans with tech-enabled skills, thereby fostering excellence aligned with industry standards.
Rationale: SUPA responds to evolving global employment dynamics shaped by technological advancements, countering the shortage of qualified Nigerian artisans induced by the preference for white-collar occupations.
Initiative’s Scope: SUPA encompasses a holistic approach, aiming to bolster service quality through artisan certification and licensing, thereby bolstering the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Objectives:
- Identification, registration, and categorization of artisans across diverse economic sectors.
- Provision of comprehensive Industry 4.0 compliant training, including health and safety protocols, for trades such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical work, among others.
- Facilitation of access to essential tools, equipment, and financing for artisanal expansion.
- Certification, licensing, and promotion of standardized methods and practices among Nigerian artisans.
- Enhancement of employment opportunities for artisans within both local and international markets.
Requirements:
- Must be a citizen of Nigeria.
- Must be willing to learn any skill provided by the program.
- Must commit to participating in the program until its completion.
Advantages of the Skillup SUPA Training Program:
The SUPA Training Program endeavors to enhance, certify, and enable 10 million craftsmen across Nigeria. Additionally, participants will receive comprehensive toolkits and be encouraged to uphold industry-standard excellence.
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