Junior Achievement Nigeria with support from Google.Org through JA Africa, is providing young Nigerians the opportunity to gain in-demand ICT skills to prepare them for the job market.
With grant funding of $400,000 from Google.org, JA Africa will provide scholarships, instructional support, and wraparound support for 1,500 vulnerable and marginalized minority youths between ages 18-35 across Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Students enrolled in the Program will have up to one year to complete the IT Support Professional Certificate hosted on Coursera.
Eligibility:
Junior Achievement Nigeria invites applications from interested and committed out-of-school youths, un/underemployed graduates, and low-income earners who are considering careers in Information Technology (IT) to enroll in a 4 – 6 months free Google IT Support Professional certification program.
Benefits:
This program is aimed at equipping you with the necessary IT skills to perform as an IT support personnel, UI/UX Designer, Data Analytics, and Project Manager at the end of the intensive training. At the end of the program, you will participate in a series of job/career readiness workshops and you will be connected to employment opportunities.
How to Apply:
You can click here to get started.