Skill-UP Artisans Training Program – Skill-UP Artisans (SUPA) is a transformative project launched by the Federal Government and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF). This program intends to empower, train, and accredit young artisans using technology-enabled skills to improve industry standard excellence.

Skill-UP Artisans Training Program Application Portal 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration, is committed to creating gainful employment for the teeming youth. President Tinubu’s vision for economic development and poverty reduction in Nigeria includes supporting artisans and promoting industrial development through a strong workforce of skilled individuals.

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. The program ensures the availability of a skilled workforce for domestic industries, thereby reducing labor import dependency.

This program is targeted at empowering 10 million hard-working Nigerians in two years. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment towards promoting economic development and improving the standard of living for its citizens across all industries.

Objectives of the Skill-UP Artisans Training Program

1. To identify, register and categorize artisans across the different sectors of the economy.

2. To provide comprehensive Industry 4.0 compliant and certified training programs including health and safety program for various trades such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical work, and many more.

3. To enable artisans access essential tools, equipment and funds to expand their trades.

4. To ensure Nigerian artisans are certified, licensed and operate using standardize: methods and practices.

5. To enhance employment opportunities for artisans in local and international markets.

Eligibility Criteria for the Skill-UP Artisans Training Program

• 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

Requirement for the Skill-UP Artisans Training Program

• Passport
• Your Name and Phone number
• Your State and local government area
• Trade area and sector option.

Benefits of the Skill-UP Artisans 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 tool-kits, and promoting industry standard excellence.

How to Apply for the Skill-UP Artisans Training Program

The steps below will guide you to successfully apply for the Skill-up SUPA training program

• Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application webpage
• Click on Register
• Select the option which applies to you on the account creation page
• Provide your personal data and click on Next
• Create a password and proceed to Login
• Complete your profile by filling the spaces provided

Click Here to Apply for the Skill-up Artisans Training program 2024