Applications open for the Gateway Skills Program

The Gateway Skills Program is an innovative project designed to offer extensive assistance to young people and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in various areas, including digital literacy, entrepreneurship training, access to finance, mentorship, and job placement. Our goal is to unlock the potential of young people and SMEs by providing them with relevant technological training and skills acquisition opportunities.

Our vision revolves around identifying and nurturing talented young individuals and early-stage businesses in Ogun State. Through personalized mentorship, skill development, and the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology, we aim to prepare young people for employment and propel businesses to unprecedented levels of success.

Our program is designed to offer training to 100,000 Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), focusing on young individuals, in the latest technologies to support their growth in the digital economy. Through a partnership with Microsoft, Google, and Meta, GetFundedAfrica Technologies (GFAT) will take the lead in preparing small business owners and recent graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the digital landscape.

We encourage all eligible participants to make the most of this opportunity by enrolling in the program, completing the training, obtaining certification, and gaining access to immediate job prospects and other advantages. Let us collaborate to unleash the potential of the digital economy – H.E. Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, MF.

Who should apply for the Program?

The Program is for indigenes and resident of Ogun state that are:

• JobSeekers
• Working Class Professionals
• Business Owners
• Aspiring Business Owners

WHAT DO YOU STAND TO GAIN?Technology Skill acquisition, enterpreneurship training as well as placement for jobs and income generation opportunities.

The Program intends to aggregate youths, SMEs and business owners and help them through the skill acquisition phase. The Program will also help in developing knowledge and networks necessary to:

• Gain access to new job markets
• Attract companies and hiring managers
• Access finance opportunities
• Develop soft skills
• Build self confidence

Choose from wide range of skills in any of these:

• Soft Skills
• Tech Enabled & Adjacent Skills
• Core & Advance Tech Skills
• SME Technical Skills

Application for the Gateway Skills Program