50 Youths Begin World Bank IDEAS
Fifty youths in Gwagwalada, Nigeria, have begun a six-month fashion and garment-making training program under the World Bank-backed IDEAS-TVET initiative. The program aims to provide vocational skills and entrepreneurial training to disadvantaged individuals to foster self-reliance.
Why it matters
Vocational training programs are critical for reducing unemployment and promoting economic stability in developing regions by equipping youth with practical, market-ready skills.
No fewer than 50 youths have commenced a six-month fashion design and garment-making training under the World Bank-backed IDEAS-TVET programme in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The training is being conducted by Everest Heights Ltd., an accredited skills training centre, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education.
IDEAS-TVET means Innovation, Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills. It is a World Bank-supported Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports TVET equips people with practical, job-related technical and vocational skills that can help them secure employment, start businesses or improve their livelihoods.
Speaking at the event, Dr Olubukola Dosunmu, Co-Founder, Everest Heights Ltd., said the IDEAS-TVET was designed to equip unemployed and disadvantaged Nigerians with skills for self-reliance.
Dosunmu said Everest Heights applied after the call for proposals, underwent inspection and accreditation, and was subsequently selected as an approved training centre.
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