FME TVET Industry Mapping Initiative 2025| How to apply
FME TVET Industry Mapping Initiative 2025 offers stipends and hands-on training.
The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has opened applications for the TVET Industry Mapping Initiative 2025, a nationwide program designed to equip young Nigerians with hands-on vocational and technical education skills, while offering monthly stipends to selected candidates.
This initiative aims to bridge the skills gap in Nigeria by providing practical industry experience to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students through structured workplace mentorship and training.
Overview of the FME TVET Industry Mapping Initiative 2025
The FME TVET Industry Mapping Initiative is a skill-development program under the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) and the Student Field Work Experience Scheme (SFWES).
It covers 18 current trade courses and will introduce 14 emerging trade courses starting from 2026. The program will be implemented in collaboration with industries across Nigeria, with full training fees covered by the government, stipends for participants, and guidance for industries to ensure effective mentorship.
Sensitisation meetings will hold in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Yola, Port Harcourt, and Enugu to encourage participation from small, medium, and large-scale industries.
Courses Covered in the TVET Industry Mapping Initiative
Current Trade Courses:
- Bricklaying & Concreting
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Plumbing & Pipefitting
- Computer & GSM Maintenance
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Agricultural Machinery
- Auto Body Works
- Catering Craft Practice
- Electrical & Solar PV
- Fashion Design
- Livestock Farming
- Painting, Decoration & Interior Design
- Welding & Fabrication
- Auto Electrical Wiring
- Automobile Mechanics
- Furniture Making & Upholstery
Emerging Trade Courses (2026/2027):
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Robotics Engineering Craft, Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology, Smart Agriculture, Social Media Communication & Animation, and more.
Benefits of Participation
- Monthly stipends for all selected students.
- Practical, hands-on training directly linked to industry demands.
- Development of professional behaviour, time management, and teamwork skills.
- Opportunity to confirm career interests and explore diverse trades.
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals for future job placements.
- Government-funded training for the full duration of technical college programs.
- Contribution to reducing youth unemployment in Nigeria.
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Eligibility for Industries
Participation is open to:
- Small-Scale Industries – Small production outfits.
- Medium-Scale Industries – Growing companies with moderate staff.
- Large-Scale Industries – Corporations with advanced technology and mass production facilities.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Call 08036576733 or 08033974304.
- Send an email to [email protected] with the required details.
Deadline: Varies by region, early applications are advised for better chances of selection.
This initiative stands out as one of Nigeria’s most impactful youth empowerment programs in 2025, offering both financial support and career-ready training to help participants thrive in today’s competitive job market.