Apply for the ITF-NECA Technical Skills Development Programme 2026 for Young Nigerians

Applications are now open for the 2026 ITF-NECA Technical Skills Development Programme, a specialized vocational training initiative jointly organized by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), and Nigerian Breweries Plc.

The programme is designed to equip talented young Nigerians with practical technical skills and industry experience in high-demand fields, enhancing their employability and contributing to Nigeria’s industrial development.

About the Programme

Qualified young Nigerians with strong academic backgrounds, good character, and a passion for technical excellence are invited to apply for an intensive training programme in the following areas:

• Mechanical/Automation Maintenance and Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Logistics and Distribution

The programme combines classroom learning with hands-on industrial training, providing participants with the technical competencies required to excel in modern manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to:

• Equip young Nigerians with employable technical and scientific skills
• Promote a sustainable public-private sector model for vocational and technical skills development
• Contribute to national capacity building and workforce development
• Bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements

Eligibility Requirements

For Mechanical, Automation, Packaging, Brewing & Utilities, Operations, and Corrective Maintenance

Applicants must possess a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in any of the following disciplines:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Industrial Maintenance Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Automation Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Industrial Physics
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Computer Engineering

For Quality and Logistics Operations

Applicants must possess a National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in any of the following disciplines:

• Chemical Engineering
• Biological Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Food Science and Technology
• Laboratory Science Technology
• Applied Physics

Additional Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
• Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme as of the date of application
• Demonstrate strong learning potential and commitment to technical excellence

Programme Benefits

Successful candidates will enjoy:

• Free tuition throughout the training period
• Medical support
• Free lunch during training sessions
• Practical industry exposure and hands-on technical experience
• Monthly stipend throughout the programme

Training Locations

The programme is non-residential and will be conducted at the Supply Chain Academy of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Ibadan.

Participants will also undertake practical attachments at any of Nigerian Breweries’ brewery locations across:

• Lagos
• Aba
• Ibadan
• Enugu
• Ota
• Ijebu Ode
• Kaduna

Important Notes

• Trainees will not be regarded as employees of Nigerian Breweries Plc during the training period.
• The programme does not guarantee employment upon completion.
• Participants will receive a monthly stipend but will not be entitled to a salary.

Entrance Examination

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the entrance test and must present the following documents:

• Two recent passport photographs
• Original Birth Certificate
• Original Educational Qualification Certificate(s)
• AI Fluency Certificate

Mandatory AI Fluency Certification

All applicants are required to complete the AI Fluency Course on the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) Learning Platform before applying.

The AI Fluency Certificate will be required during the application process and must be presented during the entrance examination.

Application Deadline: 15 June 2026

Apply here