Deadline: October 10, 2025
Are you a young Nigerian looking to boost your digital skills, build your professional portfolio, and access life-changing opportunities? The TCKZone Youth Employability & Empowerment Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications! This transformative fellowship is designed to equip underserved youth with essential employability, digital, and entrepreneurial skills to thrive in today’s competitive world.
About the TCKZone Youth Employability & Empowerment Fellowship 2025
The TCKZone Youth Employability & Empowerment Fellowship 2025 (TYEEF) is a 4-week intensive capacity-building programme that focuses on equipping young Nigerians with relevant skills to enhance their employability, entrepreneurial abilities, and personal development.
Through a rich blend of digital skills training, entrepreneurship workshops, personal branding sessions, mentorship, and practical experience, fellows will gain the tools and confidence needed to succeed in the job market or launch their ventures. This programme particularly targets underserved and marginalised youth, including those from rural communities, secondary school leavers, and young graduates.
Key Focus Areas
Selected fellows will undergo comprehensive training across the following key areas:
- Digital Skills Development
Training in digital marketing, content creation, freelancing, AI & emerging technologies, and cybersecurity. - Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy
Masterclasses and workshops on business development, innovation, and financial management. - Personal Branding & Soft Skills
Sessions on leadership, communication, critical thinking, and career development. - Mentorship & Networking
Access to experienced mentors, professional networks, and industry experts. - Portfolio Building & Practical Experience
Opportunities to build a professional portfolio, access internships, and explore job placements.
Benefits of the Fellowship
Participants in the fellowship will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
- Intensive training in digital and entrepreneurial skills.
- Mentorship from seasoned professionals and industry leaders.
- Access to interactive masterclasses and practical projects.
- Portfolio development to showcase their skills to potential employers.
- Internship or job placement opportunities for select fellows.
- Certificate of completion upon successful participation.
- Access to seed funding for outstanding participants with exceptional project ideas.
- Networking and exposure to a community of changemakers.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the TCKZone Youth Employability & Empowerment Fellowship 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Be a resident of Nigeria (participants from other African countries may be considered as the programme expands).
- Be a secondary school leaver, recent graduate, or out-of-school youth, especially those with limited access to opportunities.
- Demonstrate a willingness to fully commit to all fellowship activities, including training, mentorship, and projects.
- Applicants from underserved, rural, or marginalised communities, as well as women and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Tips
To strengthen your application, consider the following:
- Commit fully – The fellowship is intensive, so ensure you can participate in all sessions.
- Have a clear project idea – If you’re aiming for seed funding, prepare a well-thought-out entrepreneurship idea.
- Showcase your past work – Include any relevant digital, creative, or entrepreneurial projects.
- Craft a compelling motivation statement – Clearly explain why you want to join and your future plans.
- Ensure stable internet access – Most trainings will require online participation.
- Highlight your unique background – Underserved and underrepresented applicants are prioritised.
Programme Timeline
- Application Deadline: October 10, 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the deadline with details on the selection process and fellowship commencement.
How to Apply
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👉 Click here to apply now
For full programme details and additional information,
👉 Read more about the fellowship here
Final Thoughts
The TCKZone Youth Employability & Empowerment Fellowship 2025 is more than just a training programme — it’s a life-changing opportunity to build digital skills, connect with mentors, and unlock pathways to employment and entrepreneurship. If you are a young Nigerian eager to transform your future, this fellowship is for you.
Contact us for proposal drafting, refining, and review to strengthen your application and project ideas.
