Acquire the skills that matterforSustainableEmployment
Create your NDE client account to access technical and vocational training tailored to your chosen industry. Take advantage of fully funded programmes, support stipends, and start-up support for selected trades in high-demand sectors.
Before you begin your journey with the NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, you must complete a pre-enrolment assessment. This helps us match you with the right programme and training centre based on your profile.
Eligibility Status
Assess client eligibility for the programme
Identity Verification
Verify client identity via valid ID documents
Bank Account Verification
Verify BVN and bank account details
Programme Availability
Based on state of residence
Proximity Check
Find nearest available training centres
Age Verification
Confirm age meets programme requirements
Passport Photograph Validation
Automated quality check for uploaded passport photo
Job Creation Portal of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE)
The NDE Job Creation Portal is a comprehensive platform designed to bridge the gap between skills acquisition and gainful employment. Through the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3, we are targeting approximately 21,824 participants across Nigeria.
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Programme Structure
Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3
National Directorate of Employment — Programmes, Schemes & Skill Sets
Rural Employment Promotion (REP)
Target: TBD participants | Age: 18–50 | Varies by scheme
S/N
Scheme
Brief Description
Skill Sets
Age
Distribution
1
Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS)
The training is designed to impart
modern and innovative Agricultural
skills along its value chain to
unemployed persons to become self-
employed
Vegetable FarmingPiggeryIrrigation FarmingPoultry
18–50
Varies by scheme
2
Small Stock (Goat) Production Training Scheme (SSGPTS)
The training is designed to impart
modern techniques of goat, sheep and
ram production and its value chain to
unemployed youths
RamSheepGoat
18–50
Varies by scheme
3
Microlivestock Agricultural Training Scheme (MATS)
The training is designed to impart micro
livestock production along its value
chain to unemployed youth and women
RabbitrySnailryGrass Cutter RearingBee Keeping
18–50
Varies by scheme
4
Community-Based Agricultural Training Scheme(CBATS)
The training is designed to impart
agribusiness skills on cereal/legume
production and its value chain to
unemployed youth and women at using
the block farming mode
Fish Production and Feed Formulation Training Scheme (FPFFTS)
The training is designed to impart fish
production and fish feed formulation
techniques along its value chain to
unemployed youth and women
Fish ProductionFish Feed Formulation
18–50
Varies by scheme
6
Organic Agricultural Training Scheme (OATS)
The scheme is designed to train
unemployed youth and women on the
potentials of organic agriculture as an
income generating activity for self-
employment
Sack FarmingGreen House FarmingCompost Making
18–50
Varies by scheme
Small Scale Enterprises (SSE)
Target: TBD participants | Age: 18–50 | Varies by scheme
S/N
Scheme
Brief Description
Skill Sets
Age
Distribution
1
Start Your Own Business (SYOB)
A business training designed for
unemployed graduates of tertiary
institutions by providing
entrepreneurship training skills for self-
employment and sustainability.
Business Training for Graduates of tertiary Institutions
18–50
Varies by scheme
2
Enterprise and finance Counselling Clinic (NDE-efcc)
A counselling programme for
entrepreneurs with operational or
managerial challenges
Entrepreneurship Counselling
18–50
Varies by scheme
3
Matured People's Programme (MPP)
A training for mature people who desire
to establish and run or diversify their businesses
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18–50
Varies by scheme
4
Job and Wealth Creation for Women
A training to provide skill acquisition,
entrepreneurship training and financial
support to empower women
economically and socially in (Food
processing and catering services)
Food Processing and PackagingConfectionery & Catering Services
18–50
Varies by scheme
5
Micro Enterprise Enhancement Scheme (MEES)
A training scheme for Nano and micro
business owners, enabling them to
enhance their business operations.
18–50
Varies by scheme
Special Public Work (SPW)
Target: TBD participants | Age: 18–50 | Varies by scheme
S/N
Scheme
Brief Description
Skill Sets
Age
Distribution
1
Artisans in Collaborative Construction Employment Scheme (ACCES)
The scheme is targeted at imparting
industry-led competency skills as well as
providing appropriate certification to
Artisans
PlumbingPaint ProductionCarpentryMasonryBlock & Kerbs MouldingAluminum and Metal Fabrication
18–50
Varies by scheme
2
Graduate Coaching Scheme (GCS)
The scheme is designed to create
transient and permanent/sustainable
employment for the unemployed
graduates of tertiary institution
especially those with educational
background. The graduates are recruited
as instructors to prepared deficiencies
student for various external
examinations such as JAMB,
WAEC/NECO, NABTEB, GCE
The scheme is designed to provide
transient employment to unemployed
graduates of tertiary institutions by
attaching them to willing cooperate
organizations
Internship
18–50
Varies by scheme
4
Environmental Beautification Training Scheme (EBTS)
The scheme is designed for the training
of unemployed persons in Soft/Hard
Landscaping and Plaster of Paris (POP)
for a period of three months
Soft LandscapeHard LandscapePOP
18–50
Varies by scheme
5
Solar Energy Training Scheme(SETS)
Under this scheme, unemployed
graduates of tertiary institutions (most
especially with engineering/technical
knowledge) are trained to acquire Skills
in Solar energy design, procurement,
installation and maintenance of solar
facilities.
Solar DesignSolar InstallationSolar Maintenance
18–50
Varies by scheme
Vocational Skills Development (VSD)
Target: TBD participants | Age: 18–50 | Varies by scheme
Designed to provide short-term,
demand-driven skills training tailored to
unemployed individuals, particularly
targeting youths and women
Soap MakingPerfume MakingPaint ProductionBead MakingProduction of Local DrinksMake-up
The Community Based Training Scheme
(CBTS) was designed to train youths and
women in high income generating
activities within their various localities
The scheme was designed for job and
wealth creation in the digital and
entertainment sectors in Nigeria
Digital Marketing
This scheme is designed to bring skills
acquisition training to unemployed
individuals in rural areas. It utilizes
well-equipped Mobile Training
Workshops, furnished with essential
vocational training tools. These mobile
units are deployed to locations where
permanent training centers are lacking
or unavailable.
It is a special training designed for the
unskilled and unemployed persons with
special needs (i.e. persons with physical
disabilities, sensory impairment,
intellectual or developmental disorder,
etc) who are willing to acquire skills as
means of livelihood or for paid
employment.
PlumbingComputer OperationSoap MakingBead MakingCarpentryliquid Soap making & Air FreshenerTailoring
The Basic National Open Apprenticeship
Scheme (B-NOAS) is a skills acquisition
program by the National Directorate of
Employment (NDE) aimed at training
unemployed youths in various
vocational trades. It provides hands-on
training through master craftsmen and
accredited training centers across the
country.
Designed to equip unemployed youths
with skills in indigenous cultural crafts
that are highly valued in the tourism
industry, the program also creates
opportunities for foreign exchange
earnings
CrotchetBlacksmithBasket WeavingLeather WorkCanoe CarvingKnittingTie & DyeMat MakingPotteryAluminum Pot ProductionCap MakingRaffia Mat MakingTin FabricationCloth WeavingDrum MakingCarving Sculpture
We have integrated a comprehensive help desk system to ensure every participant gets the support they need — from pre-enrolment to programme completion.
Live Chat Support
Integration of a live chat support system within the client account area. Get real-time assistance from our support team during working hours.
Support Ticketing System
A support ticketing system accessible from the client dashboard. Submit, track, and resolve issues with full transparency.
How to Get Help
1
Log into your NDE account dashboard
2
Click the Live Chat icon or go to Support Tickets
3
Describe your issue — our team responds within 24 hours
4
Track your ticket status from your dashboard anytime
How to Apply
Application Steps
Follow these steps to register for the NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3. Once registered, proceed to the Pre-Enrolment Assessment to finalize your application.
1
Create an account on the portal
Complete step 1 of the application process
2
Kindly input your NIN to start the identity verification process
Complete step 2 of the application process
3
Fill in your personal details and other information
Complete step 3 of the application process
4
Select your prefered programme, scheme and skill - set
Complete step 4 of the application process
5
Submit your application, retain your registration number, download the acknowledgement slip, and await further notification
Complete step 5 of the application process
6
Update your state of origin to your state of residence if both are not the same, as verified by NIMC
Complete step 6 of the application process
Already have an NDE Client Account?
Log in to your dashboard to continue your application, track your assessment status, or submit pending documents.
NDE training centres are strategically located across all 36 states of Nigeria including the FCT, ensuring every participant can access skills training close to their residence.
All 3 Geopolitical Zones
NDE Owned Centres
Fully equipped training facilities directly managed by NDE across states
State Owned Centres
Partner institutions and government-owned skill acquisition centres
Registered Private Vocational Centres
Accredited private training providers meeting NDE standards
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