FME TVET Industry Mapping Initiative 2025
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced an Industry Mapping Sensitisation programme aimed at equipping Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students with practical, industry-ready skills through structured workplace experience.
The programme will cover training in 18 current trade courses and introduce 14 emerging courses from 2026.
The government will cover training fees, pay monthly stipends to students and provide guidance to industries on effective mentorship.
Sensitisation meetings are scheduled for August in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Yola, Port Harcourt, and Enugu, with participation open to small, medium, and large-scale industries across the country.
Summary
- Type: Training
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Benefits: Monthly Stipend, Training fees, Hands-on Training, Mentorship
- Deadline: Varies by Region
Available Trade Courses for the FME TVET Industry Mapping Initiative 2025
- Bricklaying & Concreting
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Plumbing & Pipefitting
- Computer & GSM Maintenance
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Agricultural Machinery
- Auto Body Works
- Catering Craft Practice
- Electrical & Solar PV
- Fashion Design
- Livestock Farming
- Painting, Decoration & Interior Design
- Welding & Fabrication
- Auto Electrical Wiring
- Automobile Mechanics
- Furniture Making & Upholstery
Emerging Trade Courses (14) – Coming 2026/2027
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Motorcycle & Tricycle Technology
- Robotics Engineering Craft
- Autotronic Gas-Powered Vehicle (GPV)
- Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology
- Creative Content Production
- Electronic Systems Maintenance Craft
- Industrial Electronics
- Industrial Mechanics
- Networking & System Security
- Smart Agriculture
- Social Media Communication & Animation
- Wall & Floor Tiling & Cladding
Benefits of the FME TVET Industry Mapping Initiative 2025
- The program seeks to provide hands-on training opportunities for students under the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) and the Student Field Work Experience Scheme (SFWES).
- The Federal Government will cover all training fees for industries over the three-year period students spend in technical colleges.
- Students apply classroom knowledge directly to real industry challenges.
- They learn teamwork, punctuality, time management, responsibility, and professional behaviour.
- They explore different trades, confirm career interests, and develop job-ready skills.
- They connect with professionals and build future job opportunities.
- The initiative helps reduce unemployment by producing graduates with practical, in-demand skills.
Eligible Industries
- Small-Scale Industries – Small production outfits.
- Medium-Scale Industries – Growing companies with moderate staff and output.
- Large-Scale Industries – Big corporations and industrial facilities with advanced technology and mass production.
How to ApplyÂ
To apply for the FME TVET Industry Mapping Initiative 2025, interested and qualified candidates should contact 08036576733 or 08033974304 or send an email to: [email protected].
