The 2023 IFAD Agrihub Nigeria Youth Agripreneurship Apprenticeship Program (YAAP) for Nigerians

Apply now for the 2023 IFAD Agrihub Nigeria Youth Agripreneurship Apprenticeship Program (YAAP) for Nigerians on Truesport your best worldwide scholarship website on the internet. The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project concentrates on advancing the talents of unemployed Nigerian youth and anticipating agripreneurs to be 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. The 2023 IFAD Agrihub Nigeria Youth Agripreneurship Apprenticeship Program (YAAP) for Nigerians

Outcome

To encourage youth interest in agriculture, the IFAD’s Agrihub project in partnership with the BIC Farms Concepts 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.

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Eligibility Requirements for the 2023 IFAD Agrihub Nigeria Youth Agripreneurship Apprenticeship Program (YAAP):

In order to be eligible, applicants must be:

• 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 Siun/Ogere and 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.

Application Deadline: May 2nd, 2023

The 2023 IFAD Agrihub Nigeria Youth Agripreneurship Apprenticeship Program (YAAP) for Nigerians