YASIF Digital Green & Employability Skills Programme 2026 | Free Skills Training for Young Nigerians
Job Description
Applications are now open for the YASIF Digital, Green and Employability Skills Programme 2026, a free skills-development opportunity designed to help young people and women in Nigeria build relevant digital, green, and workplace skills.
The programme is implemented by Young Advocates for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future (YASIF) in partnership with IBM SkillsBuild and other partners. Similar YASIF/IBM SkillsBuild initiatives provide free online learning, IBM SkillsBuild credentials, and career-readiness support.
Programme Benefits
Selected participants can access:
- Free digital skills training
- Training in green and sustainability-related skills
- Employability and career-readiness training
- IBM SkillsBuild-recognized certificates
- Career mentorship
- Access to potential job-placement opportunities
- Practical skills designed to improve employability
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is targeted at:
- Young people in Nigeria
- Women seeking to develop new skills
- Students and recent graduates
- Job seekers
- Young people looking to strengthen their digital and employability skills
Applicants should check the official application form for the programme’s specific eligibility requirements.
What Will Participants Learn?
The programme focuses on three key areas:
- Digital Skills: Participants can develop practical digital competencies that can support employment, entrepreneurship, and further professional development.
- Green Skills: The training introduces participants to sustainability and environmentally focused skills that are increasingly relevant across different industries.
- Employability Skills: Participants can strengthen important workplace competencies such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and career readiness.
Certificate and Career Support
One of the key benefits is access to IBM SkillsBuild-recognized credentials upon successful completion of relevant training.
Participants may also receive career mentorship and job-placement support, helping them connect their newly acquired skills with potential employment opportunities.
Why This Opportunity Matters
Digital and green skills are becoming increasingly important across Nigeria’s labour market. Free programmes such as this provide young people and women with an opportunity to develop practical, career-relevant skills without paying tuition or training fees.
The programme also combines technical learning with employability support, allowing participants to strengthen both their professional skills and career readiness.
Applicants should check the official application form for the current deadline and programme timeline.