Call for SMES to apply for Interns from the SMEDAN/National Jubilee Fellowship Program Talent Empowerment Program
The collaboration between the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the National Jubilee Fellowship Program (NJFP), sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aims to empower Nigerians through a talent empowerment program.
SMEDAN, established by the SMEDAN Act of 2003, plays a crucial role in promoting the development of the MSME sector in the Nigerian economy. It serves as a comprehensive platform for MSME development, catering not only to small and medium enterprises but also to micro enterprises, which are the foundation of SMEs.
About the National Jubilee Fellowship Program Talent Empowerment Program
On the other hand, the NJFP, a Federal Government initiative co-funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the UNDP, serves as a talent incubator. Its primary objective is to enhance the employability of recent graduates by providing them with practical on-the-job skills through a 12-month paid-placement opportunity in both private and public sector institutions nationwide. The NJFP is designed to facilitate a transformative and impactful transition for fresh graduates, enabling them to move from the learning phase to the earning phase of their careers.
This program has been established to tackle the underlying difficulties that recent graduates encounter when entering intricate job markets and seeking meaningful employment after completing their studies. Its purpose is to serve as a link between the potential of young graduates and the job opportunities available within the private sector.
Moreover, it plays a crucial role in eliminating the barriers that impede fresh graduates from smoothly transitioning from the learning phase to the earning phase, providing them with guidance and foresight.
Application for the SMEDAN / National Jubilee Fellowship Program Talent Empowerment Program
If you are an established SME operating in Nigeria with a physical address and in need of interns, please complete the program application here
