The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) have launched a transformative initiative known as Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA).
The SkillUp Africa SUPA training program aims to empower, train, and license 10 million young artisans using tech-enabled skills to promote industry standard excellence.
SUPA is consistent with global employment trends that have shifted as a result of technology’s transformation of many industries.
The preference for white-collar jobs has led to a shortage of qualified Nigerian artisans. SUPA aims to reverse this trend.
SUPA is a comprehensive initiative aimed at aiding quality service delivery through the certification and licensing of artisans to promote the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Objectives
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To identify, register and categorise artisans across the different sectors of the economy.
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To provide comprehensive Industry 4.0 compliant and certified training programs, including health and safety programmes for various trades such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical work, and many more.
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To enable artisans access essential tools, equipment and funds to expand their trades.
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To ensure Nigerian artisans are certified, licensed and operate using standardised methods and practices.
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To enhance employment opportunities for artisans in local and international markets.
Eligibility :
- Be a Nigerian
- Be ready to acquire any one of the skills offered by the program
- Be available to participate in the program till the end
Benefits of Skillup SUPA Training Program
- The SUPA Training Program aims to up-skill, license, and empower 10 million artisans in Nigeria.
- The program will also grant artisans full access to essential toolkits, and promoting industry standard excellence.
The Skill-Up Artisans Programme courses by Federal Government and Industrial Training Fund (ITF) include (but aren’t limited) to the following;
- Crop production
- Poultry
- Farming
- Scaffolding
- Garment making
- Tiling
- Plumbing
- Welding
- Auto mobile
- Pop
- Domestic installations
- Masonry
- Cutting and sewing
- Embroidery and sewing
- Iron reinforcement
- Welding etc
Get more details HERE
Register for the program HERE
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