Transforming Nigerian Youths Program By EDC-Mastercard Foundation: Apply Now For This Life-Changing Opportunity
40,000 Young Women and Men in Nigeria Will Be Equipped Annually With Entrepreneurial Skills Through EDC Partnership With the Mastercard Foundation.
On the 2nd Of October, 2021- Lagos Nigeria - The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) announced a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to launch the Transforming Nigerian Youths program. Recognizing that employment is a pathway out of poverty, the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program seeks to create a network of entrepreneurial and managerial change makers, particularly young people and women across the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector, in Nigeria.
In a bid to help reduce the unemployment rate in the country, the free training program aims to boost employment creation and sustainable livelihoods.
This program is brought to Nigeria by the Young Africa Works-Mastercard Foundation in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University.
EDC is teaming up with the Foundation to build the capacity of 40,000 MSMEs with special focus on agriculture and creative sectors especially women-led businesses in Lagos, Kano and Kaduna states. The training will be delivered via EDC’s online learning platform and IVR( Interactive Voice Response) to enable all learners to take part in the lessons on the go wherever they are.
This program is open to all and is primarily focused on the Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna states. Through this program, 40,000 young people will be supported with the resources and learning required to start, grow, and expand their businesses. The program will also provide support and resources to young people who want to become employable in the creative and agricultural sectors.
NEW UPDATES: The program is now open to all Locations/States Across Nigeria. Through this program, Young People (between 18 - 35 Years) will be supported with the resources and learning required to start, grow, and expand their businesses. The program will also provide support and resources to young people who want to become employable in the creative and agricultural sectors.
In the last decade, Nigeria’s unemployment rate has continued to increase. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the unemployment rate as at the second quarter of 2020 was 27.1 percent, indicating that about 21,764,614 (21.7 million) Nigerians remain unemployed, of which 13.9 million are young people.
Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan-Atlantic University, a leading enterprise development Centre, has in the last 17 years, provided support services to thousands of SMEs through capacity building, advisory services, and partnerships with organizations that have an interest in the development of the SME sector in Nigeria.
“We are excited to be part of the Transforming Nigerian Youths program to empower young Nigerians, especially women. It will serve as a catalyst for entrepreneurial reorientation, job creation, and sustainable livelihood,” says Mr. Peter Bankole, Deputy Director, Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University.
The intervention will scale EDC’s online learning capabilities to provide core business training to an even broader grouping of SMEs in the agricultural and creative sectors of the economy. It will also ensure that even the most marginalized, including young women in the north, can access this world class training.
“Young Africa Works in Nigeria is committed to enabling opportunity for at least eight million young Nigerians. Entrepreneurship will play a key role in achieving this goal. Fortunately, Nigeria also has no shortage of young entrepreneurs. This initiative, which is part of the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy, will prepare and enable young people to pursue their aspirations and create productive livelihoods for themselves and others,” says Chidinma Lawanson, Country Head, Nigeria at the Mastercard Foundation.
OBJECTIVES OF TRANSFORMING NIGERIAN YOUTH PROGRAM
- To completely transform the mindset of youths in Nigeria to become more entrepreneurial, and to equip them to be self-employed or job creators.
- To create market access and provide support services to existing business owners especially those being run by young people.
- To change the way learning or information is received in Nigeria through EDC Team.
HOW TO APPLY FOR TRANSFORMING NIGERIAN YOUTHS PROGRAM
Portal for new applicants is open for registration BATCH 2021, 2022 and Beyond. So it is important to register before you can be able to enjoy this beautiful and life-changing program. Applications are open for young Nigerians, especially young men and women within the age range of 18-35.
Click on the "following link" as a fresh Application and Continue Application.
Apply Link: bit.ly/TNYProgram
(You Can Also Share The Link To Your Loved Ones, Family, Friends, University Graduates, Undergraduates, NYSC Members And Anyone Who Could Benefit From The Program)
HINT: Anyone Can register on Transforming Nigerian Youths Program. The program is now open to all Locations/States Across Nigeria. Through this program, Young People (between 18 - 35 Years) will be supported with the resources and learning required to start, grow, and expand their businesses.
If you are new to the website,
click on “REGISTER NOW” to create a fresh account.
After, visit the email box and click the link sent to you.
It will take you straight to where you will fill the full form.
Please forward the link to others as well especially Students, University, Undergraduate, Graduate, NYSC or Business Groups to make their entrepreneurship journey come true.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN TRANSFORMING NIGERIAN YOUTHS PROGRAM?
The most important requirement is to own a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). You can also apply if you have a business idea or you intend to go into business at anytime soon.
Note: This program is now open to all Locations/States Across Nigeria:
HINT: Anyone Can register on Transforming Nigerian Youths Program. The program is now open to all Locations/States Across Nigeria. Through this program, Young People (between 18 - 35 Years) will be supported with the resources and learning required to start, grow, and expand their businesses.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TRANSFORMING NIGERIAN YOUTH PROGRAM
There are many benefits you will gain from participating in Transforming Nigerian Youth Program. The benefits are listed below:
- FREE Certificate of Entrepreneurship Management.
- FREE C.A.C
- FREE Business website
- FREE Business Logo
- FREE Getting Your Business On Google
- FREE Access To Professional Expert
- FREE Data And Many More
Please note that the program is completely FREE, and it has the potential to transform the lives of many people you know.
Here is a quick run down of some additional benefits of the program:
- You learn on the go with no data or credit required.
- You get a free website and logo design upon completion of the program.
- You get a verified Google My Business account.
- Access to personalized Business Development Experts to work with you.
- You get to sell to a wider audience with the online market stores with our well known partners.
- You get access to funding opportunities upon completion of the program.
Here is a unique link for you to share with your family and friends to sign up today to learn and enjoy the benefits the TNY program offers.
Apply Link: bit.ly/TNYProgram
Note: The Registration takes less than few minute. You will be onboarded on to the program when you register and you will receive your onboarding email. Onboarding onto the program is every Monday. So ensure you check your Email regularly.
Make sure you are an active learner on the platform... To be an active learner, complete at least 5, 6 or more courses. Otherwise your account might be deactivated... Which may need to be reactivated again.
Note that you must complete at least 10 compulsory courses, 6 elective courses, And fill your growth plan to finish the program. After then, you will have access to these Amazing opportunities.
Please also note that the website is whitelisted. The whitelisting means that you don’t get charged when you are using your registered line/number you used during registration to access the courses on the website.
Who Can Apply?
- Businessman, Businesswomen, Entrepreneurs, Traders, CEOs, Students, Undergraduates, Graduates, NYSC Members, Npower Beneficiaries, Workers And More.
ABOUT THE MASTERCARD FOUNDATION
The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. It is one of the largest, private foundations in the world with a mission to advance learning and promote financial inclusion to create an inclusive and equitable world. The Foundation was created by Mastercard in 2006 as an independent organization with its own Board of Directors and management.
For more information on the Foundation, please visit:
www.mastercardfdn.org
ABOUT YOUNG AFRICA WORKS
Young Africa Works is the Mastercard Foundation’s strategy to enable 30 million young people, particularly young women, across Africa to access dignified work. Africa will be home to the world’s largest workforce, with 375 million young people entering the job market by 2030. With the right skills, these young people will contribute to Africa’s global competitiveness and improve their lives and those of their communities. The Mastercard Foundation will implement Young Africa Works in 10 African countries in collaboration with governments, private sector, entrepreneurs, educators, and young people. The first phase of countries identified by the Mastercard Foundation are Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria.
ABOUT ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) is the Entrepreneurship Centre of the Pan-Atlantic University. The Centre emerged in 2003 as a direct response to the dearth of available professional business development and support services to small and growing businesses in Nigeria.
EDC provides bespoke and cost-effective training for SMEs aimed at the development of the SME sector in Nigeria.
For more information on the Enterprise Development Centre,
please visit: www.edc.edu.ng
For More Details About Transforming Nigerian Youths Program, Visit MasterCard Foundation/EDC Website.
