The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD) recently announced its ongoing Internship Programme for candidates who are interested.
However, FMYSD has some few underline requirements that will be needed to partake in the the ongoing “Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Internship Programme“
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and Work Experience Programme (WEP) has come together to offer a paid internship programme to Nigeria as this will improve unemployed in the country.
Work Experience Programme (WEP) is said to offer 2,550 Nigerian youths across different industry sectors as follows:
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- Civil Service (Government Agencies)
- Manufacturing (FMCGs, Agriculture, Energy)
- Information Technology (Software & Hardware, Telecommunications)
- Construction (Architecture, Engineering, Surveying)
- Financial (Commercial Banks, Credit Institutions)
- Social Justice (NGOs, Law Firms)
- Health
- Education.
All You Need to Know About the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Internship Programme 2021
Below are key points to give you a deeper understanding of the ongoing Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Internship Programme 2021.
- The Work Experience Program is one of the series of economic sustainability projects being implemented as an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development in Nigeria.
- Recently a clinical study and analysis of various surveys on the Nigerian youth, with respect to employability skills, was carried out alongside series of one-to-one interactions. In reaching a conclusion, it was established that one of the challenges of unemployment is the acute absence of practical workplace skills and experience.
- In order to bridge this gap, the Ministry has initiated the Work Experience Program (WEP) to ensure that young people acquire a level of experience and hone their employability skills, to make them suitable for employment and to acquire the required skills for self-development and crucial to thriving in the 21st Century world of work. These skills include Mentoring, Networking, how to gain Scholarships, knowledge of world Competitions, Employment, Training and Business Startups.
- The Work Experience Program (WEP) aims to ensure that young people acquire a level of experience and hone their employability skills, to make them suitable for employment and to acquire the required skills for self-development and crucial to thriving in the 21st Century world of work.
Requirement
It is important note that the below requirements is essential for you to be selected in the ongoing Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Internship Programme 2021.
Kindly read and ensure you have what it takes to get you selected for the ongoing programme.
- Applicant must be a Nigerian citizen, male or female between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Must have completed at a University Degree, Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or a National Certificate in Education (NCE)
- Applicant must have, at least one valid means of identification (National Identity card, International Passport, Permanent Voters Card – PVC, Drivers’ License).
- Willing to undertake some travel if selected and the physical training location is not in their state of residence
- Ability to communicate fluently in English language.
- The beneficiary should possess the capacity to transfer knowledge, and mentor peers within their immediate environment.
Training:
- The youth will undergo a 3-month paid internship based on their profile, discipline and location. The program will take place in multiple locations across all states of the 6 Geo-political zones, including the Federal Capital Territory.
- The Work Experience Program (WEP) initiative is a three-month internship programme that will provide participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills and workplace competencies that increase their potential for successful employment.
Internship Benefits
- Provides you with an opportunity to relate career courses with workplace scenarios.
- Gives you valuable insight into the diversity of employees in the workplace.
- Prepares you for the demands and expectations of the fast-evolving world of work.
- Improves your soft skills such as emotional intelligence, teamwork, people skills confidence, and problem-solving.
- Provides you with appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes concerning both paid and unpaid work.
Deadline: 14th May, 2021