SUSTAIN is an Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) initiative in Nigeria, focused on addressing skills and employment challenges in the agribusiness sector. It aims to develop Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses that enhance industry-relevant skills and facilitate connections between trained participants and employment opportunities within the agribusiness field.
Application Deadline:
Not specified (applications currently open).
Tell Me About the Opportunity:
The Strengthening Underlying Systems and TVETs for Agribusiness Innovation in Nigeria (SUSTAIN) Project, co‑funded by the European Union and German Cooperation, is an Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) initiative. It equips Nigerians with industry‑relevant agribusiness skills, employment support, and entrepreneurship opportunities through a structured three‑level training pathway.
Which Sectors are Eligible?
Training covers:
- Agribusiness management principles
- Value chain analysis & development
- Gender & social inclusion
- Digital agribusiness tools & e‑commerce
- Agribusiness digital systems & data analytics
- Entrepreneurship & investment pitching
Type:
Capacity‑building training programme + certification + start‑up grant.
Who can Apply?
Applicants must be:
- Nigerian citizens.
- Young people interested in agribusiness careers.
- University & polytechnic graduates, NYSC corps members, and early‑career professionals.
- Agribusiness entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Individuals seeking digital skills and employment opportunities in agriculture.
- People aiming to build sustainable micro‑enterprises.
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on:
- Nigerian citizenship.
- Interest in agribusiness or entrepreneurship.
- Alignment with programme levels (entry at Level 1, 2, or 3 depending on qualifications).
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Nigeria only.
Where will the Opportunity be Taken?
Training delivered through:
- Level 1 — Self‑paced online learning.
- Level 2 — Hybrid (online + in‑person).
- Level 3 — Fully onsite entrepreneurship training.
How Many Opportunities?
Multiple participants accepted across three levels, with limited spaces at Level 3 (entrepreneurship grant pathway).
What is the Benefit of the Opportunity?
- Level 1: Certificate, job placement support, open access.
- Level 2: Certificate, hybrid learning, job placement support.
- Level 3: Certificate, entrepreneurship training, soft grant upon certification, business plan clinics, venture development.
How Long Will the Support Last?
Each level runs for 3 months. Participants can progress through Levels 1–3 depending on career goals and prior training.
How to Apply:
- Visit the official application portal.
- Review programme structure and select entry level.
- Complete the form with academic, personal, and institutional details.
- Submit application before the deadline.