Nestle Nigeria Technical Training Program 2025 | How to apply

Nestle Nigeria launches Technical Training Program 2025. Credit: Nestle Nigeria
Nestle Nigeria has announced the launch of its Technical Training Program 2025, designed to equip motivated young Nigerians with hands-on technical skills for career development. The program, hosted at the Nestle Technical Training Centres (NTTC) in Agbara, Sagamu, and Abuja, will run for 18 months and offer full sponsorship, stipends, and professional certifications.
The initiative reflects Nestle’s long-term commitment to building technical expertise among Nigerian youth while addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in mechanical, electrical, and automation engineering. Successful trainees will not only earn a Nestle Certificate of Participation but also prepare for the prestigious City and Guilds of London Technician Awards in Engineering.
Program Structure and Training Focus
Participants in the Nestle Nigeria Technical Training Program 2025 will undergo a combination of rigorous classroom learning and industrial work experience across Nestle factories. The program is structured around three core disciplines:
- Mechanical Operations
- Electrical and Instrumentation Operations
- Automation and Control Systems
Over the course of the 18 months, trainees will engage in continuous assessments and appraisals designed to monitor progress and prepare them for real-world engineering challenges. Nestle emphasizes practical learning as a way to help participants convert their academic background into industry-ready skills.
This technical training model has been highly successful in past cohorts, with many graduates securing employment in Nestle factories and other top industries across Nigeria and beyond.
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
To qualify for the Nestle Nigeria Technical Training Program 2025, applicants must meet specific academic and professional requirements. Candidates should have obtained, before 2022, at least a Lower Credit in Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from a Nigerian Polytechnic in relevant fields such as:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Installation & Maintenance Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Industrial Measurement and Control
- Automation Engineering
Additionally, applicants must have at least five (5) O-Level credits in one sitting, including Physics, Mathematics, English Language, and either Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, or Chemistry.
By maintaining strict entry requirements, Nestle ensures that selected candidates are academically grounded and ready to thrive in the program.
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Rewards and Benefits for Trainees
The Nestle Nigeria Technical Training Program 2025 goes beyond classroom learning, offering participants a wide range of benefits. Trainees will receive a competitive monthly stipend, practical exposure to real-life industrial processes, and continuous mentorship from seasoned professionals in the engineering field.
On completion, graduates will earn a certificate that boosts their career profile while also gaining networking opportunities across Nestle’s global network. The program is designed not just as a training exercise but as a launchpad into meaningful technical careers in Nigeria’s growing industrial sector.
How to Apply for Nestle Nigeria Technical Training Program 2025
Applications for the program are now open and will close on September 19, 2025. Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply online through the official application link.
Given the competitive nature of the program, prospective candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly, ensuring that all required academic qualifications and supporting documents are ready for submission.
Nestle encourages applications from self-driven and motivated young individuals who are passionate about building technical careers.