Apply for IFAD Agrihub Skills Training Program – The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project focuses on developing the skills of unemployed Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs to become self-employed or secure employment in agriculture.
Through its various initiatives, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of youth in the rural economy. Agrihub intends to operate an inclusive model that provides opportunities for people with low levels of education.
1.Training Application ( Soilless vegetable farming training, Abeokuta)
Background – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project focuses on developing the skills of unemployed Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs to become self-employed or secure employment in agriculture. Through its various initiatives, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of youth in the rural economy. Agrihub intends to operate an inclusive model that provides opportunities for people with low levels of education.
Outcome
To encourage youth interest in agriculture the IFAD’s Agrihub project in partnership with the Soilless Farm Lab is providing a solid curriculum on Soilless vegetable farming for youth (male and female).
The programme includes classroom teaching, practical learning in the field, and internships. Through the training, the selected beneficiaries gain insights into starting businesses or taking up employment in the agricultural industry.
Criteria for Eligibility – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
- Beneficiaries should be between the ages of 18 and 29.
- Youth must be passionate about agriculture, especially renewable energy solutions relating to agriculture and its value chain.
- The beneficiary must be unemployed when applying.
- Beneficiaries must possess at least a junior or senior secondary school certificate and be literate in English or the local language.
- Applicants resident in Abeokuta, Ogun state (locations of the training facility) will be given preference.
- Applicants must have access to a functioning mobile phone.
- Participants must be physically and mentally fit to participate in all aspects of the training. Applicants with specific disabilities are also encouraged to apply. However, this must be clearly communicated during the application period.
- Applicants must be ready to commit three months to this program.
- Applicants must be willing to undergo an internship in relevant machine fabrication companies.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply…
If you meet these criteria, kindly apply now!
Background – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project focuses on developing the skills of unemployed Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs to become self-employed or secure employment in agriculture. Through its various initiatives, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of youth in the rural economy. Agrihub intends to operate an inclusive model that provides opportunities for people with low levels of education.
Outcome
The renewable energy training is a partnership between IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project and Ashdam Solar Academy. The programme provides a solid curriculum for young women to acquire knowledge on renewable technologies that can be used in farms and households by providing them with low-cost and high-efficiency solar-powered generators and irrigation systems.
The programme includes classroom teaching, practical learning in the field and internships. Through the training, the selected beneficiaries gain insights into starting businesses or taking up employment in the agricultural industry.
Criteria for Eligibility – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
- Beneficiaries should be female between the ages of 18 and 29.
- Youth must be passionate about agriculture especially renewable energy solutions relating to agriculture and its value chain.
- The beneficiary must be unemployed at the time of application.
- Beneficiaries must possess at least a junior or senior secondary school certificate and be literate in English or the local language.
- Applicants resident in Ibadan, Oyo state (location of the training facility) will be given preference.
- Applicants must have access to a functioning mobile phone.
- Participants must be physically and mentally fit to participate in all aspects of the training. Applicants with certain disabilities are also encouraged to apply. However, this must be clearly communicated during the application period.
- Applicants must be ready to commit three months to this program.
- Applicants should be willing to undergo an internship in relevant relevant renewable energy companies.
Female candidates are only to apply…
If you meet these criteria, kindly apply now!
3. Bio-gas production training
Background
The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project focuses on developing the skills of unemployed Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs to become self-employed or secure employment in agriculture. Through its various initiatives, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of youth in the rural economy. Agrihub intends to operate an inclusive model that provides opportunities for people with low levels of education.
Outcome
The renewable energy training is a partnership between the IFAD Agrihub project and IITA Youths In Sustainable Waste Eco-recycling Program (YSWEP). The program provides a solid curriculum for youth (male and female) to acquire knowledge on Biogas production and how it can provide energy for farms and households by providing them with low-cost and high-efficiency means of energy.
The program includes classroom training, hands-on field learning, and internships. Through the training, the selected beneficiaries will gain insights into creating biogas business or building a career in the emerging biogas production industry.
Criteria for Eligibility – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
- Beneficiaries should be youth between the ages of 18 and 29.
- Youth must be passionate about agriculture especially agribusinesses like renewable energy solutions relating to agriculture and its value chain.
- The beneficiary must be unemployed when applying.
- Beneficiaries must possess at least a junior or senior secondary school certificate and be literate in English or the local language.
- Applicants resident in Ibadan, Oyo State (location of the training facility) will be given preference.
- Applicants must have access to a functioning mobile phone.
- Participants must be physically and mentally fit to participate in all aspects of the training. Applicants with certain disabilities are also encouraged to apply. However, this must be clearly communicated during the application period.
- Applicants must be ready to commit three months to this program.
- Applicants should be willing to undergo an internship in relevant renewable energy companies.
Females are encouraged to apply…
If you meet these criteria, kindly apply now!
4. Poultry production and Horticulture
Background – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project focuses on developing the skills of unemployed Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs to become self-employed or secure employment in agriculture. Through its various initiatives, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of youth in the rural economy. Agrihub intends to operate an inclusive model that provides opportunities for people with low levels of education.
Outcome
This traning programme provides a solid curriculum for youth (male and female) to gain knowledge on poultry production and management and vegetable farming.
The programme includes classroom teaching, practical learning in the field and internships. Through the training, the selected beneficiaries gain insights into starting businesses or taking up employment in the agricultural industry.
Criteria for Eligibility
- Beneficiaries should be youth between the ages of 18 and 29.
- Youth must be passionate about agriculture especially agribusinesses like Poultry and Vegetable farming.
- The beneficiary must be unemployed when applying.
- Beneficiaries must possess at least a junior or senior secondary school certificate and be literate in English or the local language.
- Applicants resident in Oyo town or Awe town (location of the training facility) will be given preference.
- Applicants must have access to a functioning mobile phone.
- Participants must be physically and mentally fit to participate in all aspects of the training. Applicants with certain disabilities are also encouraged to apply. However, this must be clearly communicated during the application period.
- Applicants must be ready to commit three months to this program.
- Applicants should be willing to undergo an internship in relevant farms.
Females are encouraged to apply…
If you meet these criteria, kindly apply now!
5. Bio-gas production training
Background – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project focuses on developing the skills of unemployed Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs to become self-employed or secure employment in agriculture. Through its various initiatives, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of youth in the rural economy. Agrihub intends to operate an inclusive model that provides opportunities for people with low levels of education.
Outcome
The biogas and renewable energy training is a partnership between the IFAD Agrihub project and Gycon Isn Bio Renewable Limited. The program provides a solid curriculum for youth (male and female) to acquire knowledge on Biogas production and how it can provide energy for farms and households by providing them with low-cost and high-efficiency means of energy.
The program includes classroom training, hands-on field learning, and internships. Through the training, the selected beneficiaries will gain insights into creating a biogas business or building a career in the emerging biogas production industry.
Criteria for Eligibility
- Beneficiaries should be youth between the ages of 18 and 29.
- Youth must be passionate about agriculture especially renewable energy solutions relating to agriculture and its value chain.
- The beneficiary must be unemployed when applying.
- Beneficiaries must possess at least a junior or senior secondary school certificate and be literate in English or the local language.
- Applicants resident in Owerri, Imo State (location of the training facility) will be given preference.
- Applicants must have access to a functioning mobile phone.
- Participants must be physically and mentally fit to participate in all aspects of the training. Applicants with certain disabilities are also encouraged to apply. However, this must be clearly communicated during the application period.
- Applicants must be ready to commit three months to this program.
- Applicants should be willing to undergo an internship in relevant renewable energy companies
Females are encouraged to apply…
If you meet these criteria, kindly apply now!
6. Oil Palm processing training
Background – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project focuses on developing the skills of unemployed Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs to become self-employed or secure employment in agriculture. Through its various initiatives, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of youth in the rural economy. Agrihub intends to operate an inclusive model that provides opportunities for people with low levels of education.
Outcome
The Oil Palm and the utilization of its derivates training is a partnership between the IFAD Agrihub project and Micstanley Mega. The program provides a solid curriculum for youth (male and female) to acquire knowledge on how to extract oil palm, the machines needed for this process, and how to utilize these oil palm extract and other derivatives.
The program includes classroom training, hands-on field learning, and internships. Through the training, the selected beneficiaries will gain insights into creating oil palm extraction business or building a career in the oil palm industry.
Criteria for Eligibility
- Beneficiaries should be between the ages of 18 and 29.
- Youth must be passionate about agriculture, especially oil palm production and its value chain.
- The beneficiary must be unemployed when applying.
- Beneficiaries must possess at least a junior or senior secondary school certificate and be literate in English or the local language.
- Applicants resident in Owerri, Imo State (locations of the training facility) will be given preference.
- Applicants must have access to a functioning mobile phone.
- Participants must be physically and mentally fit to participate in all aspects of the training. Applicants with specific disabilities are also encouraged to apply. However, this must be clearly communicated during the application period.
- Applicants must be ready to commit three months to this program.
- Applicants must be willing to undergo an internship in relevant oil palm processing farms.
If you meet these criteria, kindly apply now!
7. Poultry production and management
Background – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project focuses on developing the skills of unemployed Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs to become self-employed or secure employment in agriculture. Through its various initiatives, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of youth in the rural economy. Agrihub intends to operate an inclusive model that provides opportunities for people with low levels of education.
Outcome
To encourage youth interest in agriculture the IFAD’s Agrihub project in partnership with the Protein Needs Farm is providing a solid curriculum on poultry production and management for youth (male and female).
The programme includes classroom teaching, practical learning in the field and internships. Through the training, the selected beneficiaries gain insights into starting a poultry business or taking up employment in the poultry industry.
Criteria for Eligibility – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
- Beneficiaries should be youth between the ages of 18 and 29.
- Youth must be passionate about agriculture especially agribusinesses like Poultry and Vegetable farming
- The beneficiary must be unemployed when applying.
- Beneficiaries must possess at least a junior or senior secondary school certificate and be literate in English or the local language.
- Applicants resident in Owerri, Imo state (location of the training facility) will be given preference.
- Applicants must have access to a functioning mobile phone.
- Participants must be physically and mentally fit to participate in all aspects of the training. Applicants with certain disabilities are also encouraged to apply. However, this must be clearly communicated during the application period.
- Applicants must be ready to commit three months to this program.
- Applicants should be willing to undergo an internship in relevant farms.
Females are encouraged to apply…
If you meet these criteria, kindly apply now!
8. Agro commodities training
Background – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project focuses on developing the skills of unemployed Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs to become self-employed or secure employment in agriculture. Through its various initiatives, the project aims to improve the livelihoods of youth in the rural economy. Agrihub intends to operate an inclusive model that provides opportunities for people with low levels of education.
Outcome
The training is a partnership between IFAD Agrihub project and Gaate farms. The programme provides a solid curriculum for youths (male and female) to acquire knowledge on Poultry production, Mechanization, Screenhouse farming, Rice Production and processing, Orchard farming, feed formulation, Charcoal cold room construction and hydroponic.
The programme includes classroom training, hands-on field learning and internships. Through these trainings, the selected beneficiaries will gain insights into creating businesses through renewable energy.
Criteria for Eligibility – IFAD Agrihub Skills Training
- Beneficiaries should be youth between the ages of 18 and 29.
- Youth must be passionate about agriculture especially agribusinesses likePoultry production, Mechanization, Screenhouse farming, Rice Production and processing, Orchard farming, feed formulation, Charcoal cold room construction and hydroponic.
- The beneficiary must be unemployed when applying.
- Beneficiaries must possess at least a junior or senior secondary school certificate and be literate in English or the local language.
- Applicants resident in Kokona Local Government, Nasarawa (location of the training facility) will be given preference.
- Applicants must have access to a functioning mobile phone.
- Participants must be physically and mentally fit to participate in all aspects of the training. Applicants with certain disabilities are also encouraged to apply. However, this must be clearly communicated during the application period.
- Applicants must be ready to commit three months to this program.
- Applicants should be willing to undergo an internship in relevant farms.
Females are encouraged to apply…
If you meet these criteria, kindly apply now!