Apply – Kickstart your tech career with the fully-funded TechBridge Program for Lagos and Port Harcourt Residents!

The TechBridge Program aims to equip Lagos and Port Harcourt residents with skills in any of the following courses: Design (Graphic Product Design), Digital Marketing, Product Management and Front-end Web Development (Javascript, CSS, HTML), as well as workplace and life skills while also creating the exposure that is needed to launch a career and earn in the tech sector and beyond.

The TechBridge Program, a transformative initiative funded by the World Bank in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education, is being executed through the IDEAS project. This program represents a significant partnership aimed at bridging the gap between education and the technology sector. The implementation of the TechBridge Program is being managed by two prominent organizations: NerdzFactory Company, based in Lagos State, and Olotu Square, located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Together, these entities are working to enhance technical education and vocational training, thereby equipping individuals with the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. The program focuses on providing innovative training and development opportunities, fostering technological advancement, and promoting economic growth by integrating educational institutions with industry needs. Through this collaborative effort, the TechBridge Program seeks to create a robust pipeline of skilled professionals ready to contribute to the technology sector and drive forward progress in both local and global contexts.

Courses Available for TechBridge Program

Lagos

• Digital Marketing
• Product Management
• Front-end Web Development (Javascript, CSS, HTML)

Port Harcourt

• Design (Graphics and Product Design)
• Digital Marketing

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Benefits of TechBridge Program

• 100% tuition scholarship
• Hands-on training in core specialised skill
• Soft skills training
• National and Global recognized certifications
• Mentorship

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Eligibility

• Applicants must be a resident of Lagos and Port Harcourt with NIN.
• Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Applicants must commit to being available for the entire training and post training activities (certification, internship placements and mentorship).
• Applicants should have completed at least secondary education.

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