The Green Youth Upskilling Program (GYUP) is a forward-looking initiative powered by The Oando Foundation, with NCIC as key implementing partner. It is designed to prepare young Nigerians for emerging opportunities in the green economy. As climate change and environmental challenges reshape the global workforce, this program equips youth with practical, future-focused skills that promote sustainability, innovation, and economic inclusion.
GYUP focuses on skills training, entrepreneurship support, and access to green job opportunities, targeting young people who are passionate about creating environmental and social impact.
Benefits
- Training in green skills such as renewable energy, recycling innovation, sustainable farming, and climate tech.
- Access to mentors and ecosystem leaders.
- Grant opportunities to launch green ventures.
- Visibility and support to grow their solutions.
- Community and peer networking with other green youth leaders.
Requirements
- Be Nigerian citizens within 20–35 years age.Â
- Have completed a minimum of secondary education (SSCE).
- Show strong interest in advancing their technical capacity within the green economy.
- Be available to fully participate in the training program (including all in-person or virtual sessions).
- Submit all required application documents within the stated timeline.
- It is an added advantage to have some exposure or experience in technical or green-related fields (e.g., through volunteering, self-learning, or informal work experience).
Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted in four key phases:
- Call for Applications
- Application Submission and Documentation Review
- Screening and ShortlistingÂ
- Interview and Final Selection
Application Documents
Applicants will be required to submit:
- A completed application form
- A recent CV or one-page bio
- A brief statement of interest (max 300 words) explaining:
- Why they want to join the Green Youth Upskilling Program.
- Any exposure they may have had to technical or green-related work (Note: prior experience is not mandatory but will be considered an added advantage).
- Their career aspirations post-training.
- Any supporting documents will be optional but encouraged as it helps showcase passion and initiative, even if their experience is informal or self-taught (e.g., training certificates, photos of prior work, references)
Method of Application
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