Arise Youth Employment Portal: The Akwa Ibom State government presents this platform to help unemployed citizens find job opportunities and manage their employment journey.
When is the Application Deadline:
Not Specified (Applications are currently open)
🏆 Tell Me About The Award:
The Arise Youth Employment Portal is a platform launched by the Akwa Ibom State Government under the leadership of Governor Pastor Umo Eno. It aims to connect unemployed citizens of Akwa Ibom with job opportunities across government and private sectors. Alongside this, the Arise Youth Skills AI Pitch Challenge 1.0 is an initiative offering up to ₦4.5 million in prizes to support innovative tech and AI-based solutions pitched by youth.
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📚 Which Fields are Eligible?
For the general employment portal:
- Open to all sectors including education, administration, health, ICT, civil service, and more.
For the AI Pitch Challenge:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Technology-based solutions
- Entrepreneurship/Startup ideas using tech tools
- Innovation that solves real-life societal problems
📝 Type:
- Employment Registration Portal (Job-matching platform)
- Pitch Competition (For youth-led tech/AI solutions)
👥 Who can Apply?
- Indigenes of Akwa Ibom State
- Must be currently unemployed or seeking employment
- Must have valid National Identification Number (NIN) and Voter Identification Number (VIN)
- Must provide valid educational qualifications
- For the Pitch Challenge: Youths with innovative AI-driven business ideas or startups
⚙️ How are Applicants Selected?
For Job Matching (Portal):
- Applicants are verified based on their uploaded personal and educational information
- Matched with opportunities depending on available roles and qualifications
For Pitch Challenge:
- Shortlisting based on the strength, feasibility, and innovation of the idea
- Winners selected by a panel of experts and receive funding up to ₦4.5 million
🌍 Which Countries Are Eligible?
Nigeria only
(Specifically, indigenes of Akwa Ibom State)
📍 Where will the Award be Taken?
- Online and within Akwa Ibom State
- Job placements and grant opportunities will be managed and implemented locally
🔢 How Many Awards?
- Unspecified number of job opportunities (based on availability and matching)
- Pitch Challenge winners share a total prize pool of ₦4.5 million
🎁 What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Access to government-backed employment opportunities
- Participation in skills and job readiness training
- Access to business support grants (up to ₦4.5M for AI pitch challenge winners)
- Transparent application and placement process
- Connection to innovation networks and growth platforms
⏳ How Long Will the Award Last?
- Employment placement duration depends on the opportunity secured
- Pitch challenge support includes funding and spotlight opportunities
📝 How to Apply:
- Create your account on the Arise Portal with personal details, NIN, and VIN
- Provide educational details and upload relevant certificates
- Upload your pitch deck and team video (for pitch challenge applicants)
- Submit the application for verification and further engagement
🔗 👉 Click HERE to Apply
📩 For inquiries and technical assistance, visit the portal’s help section.