MTN ICT & Business Skills Training Program – Phase 6

MTN ICT & Business Skills Training Program – Phase 6

Grant Pool: N90,000,000 in business equipment support
Application Deadline: Ongoing

Overview:
The MTN ICT and Business Skills Training is a youth development initiative designed to equip young entrepreneurs (18–35 years) with tech-enabled skills to keep their businesses competitive and relevant. This is a 5-week online program featuring masterclasses from industry leaders and hands-on mentorship opportunities.

Key Features & Benefits

• Business Equipment Grant: Top 300 participants receive support from a ₦90 million equipment pool.

• Free Training: Learn ICT and business skills directly from experts.

• Data Support: Participants receive free data for seamless learning.

• Mentorship Opportunities: Access guidance from industry professionals and partners.

• Skill Development:

  • Microsoft: Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age, ICT for Business Success, Generative AI skills.

  • Meta: Skills to build brands and grow businesses online via Meta Boost for Small Business.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18–35 years at the time of application.

• Location: Must reside in Edo, Niger, Kebbi, Yobe, Ebonyi, or Ekiti.

• Business: Must own a small business operating for less than 2 years.

Partners

• Microsoft

• Meta

• Oracle, KPMG, IBM, Digital Bridge Institute, CISCO, Google

This program is ideal for young Nigerian entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses, gain tech skills, and access funding/support to scale their ventures.

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