ITF/NECA Technical Skills Development Programme: Application Guide
ITF/NECA Technical Skills Development Programme 2025: Application Guide and Details
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), in collaboration with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has officially opened applications for the 2025 edition of the Technical Skills Development Programme (TSDP).
This 9-month intensive training programme is created to empower young Nigerian graduates with hands-on skills in key technical fields, including engineering, logistics, and quality assurance.
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This article provides everything you need to know and do in order to successfully apply for the ITF/NECA Technical Skills Development Programme 2025— from structure, benefits, eligibility criteria, to how to apply before the June 4, 2025 deadline.
Programme Overview
- Programme Name: ITF/NECA
- Technical Skills Development Programme 2025
- Location: Nigeria
- Duration: 9 months
- Eligibility: Nigerian graduates (ND/HND)
- Reward: Training, Certification, Monthly Stipend, Free Meals
- IELTS Requirement: Not required
- Deadline: June 4, 2025
About the Training Programme
The programme which was launched through a strategic alliance between ITF, NECA, and Nigerian Breweries Plc, provides practical, industry-relevant training in the following disciplines:
- Mechanical/Automation Maintenance & Engineering
- Quality Assurance
- Logistics & Distribution
Since its inception in 2009, the initiative has helped develop a skilled workforce by offering intensive training that bridges the gap between academic knowledge and industry needs.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
General Requirements:
- Must have completed NYSC at the time of application
- Must have graduated not earlier than 2022
- Must have credit passes in English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
Academic Qualifications:
For Engineering/Mechatronics Roles:
Higher National Diploma (HND) in:
- Mechanical, Mechatronics,
- Electrical/Electronics, Industrial
- Maintenance, Metallurgical,
- Instrumentation, Automation, or
- Production Engineering
- Industrial Physics or Computer Engineering
Minimum grade: Lower Credit
For Quality Assurance & Logistics Roles:
National Diploma (ND) in:
- Chemical Engineering, Food Science Technology, Biological/Physical
- Sciences, Laboratory Science, or Applied Physics
Minimum grade: Lower Credit
Programme Benefits
Participants of the programme will receive:
- Free technical training and professional certification
- Daily lunch during training sessions
Monthly stipend to support basic needs - Real-world experience through practical attachments at Nigerian Breweries locations across Ibadan, Lagos, Aba, Enugu, Ota, Kaduna, and Ijebu Ode
Please note: The training is non-residential and does not include a full salary.
Core Objectives of the Programme
Develop technically skilled youths who are job-ready
Promote a sustainable Public-Private Sector model for vocational training
Contribute to national capacity building and industrial development
How to Apply
Follow these steps to submit your application:
1. Visit the official application portal via the button or link below
2. Fill out the application form with accurate details
3. Upload required documents and submit your application before the deadline
4. Prepare your original credentials for verification if shortlisted
Ready to Apply?
Be sure to submit your application before June 4, 2025, to secure your spot.
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Happy Applying and Congratulations in Advance!
