USADF, LSETF, partner to empower 400 Nigerian youth with vocational skills

The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) has joined forces with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and the Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy (FSD) to provide vocational training to 400 young people and women in Lagos State.

This initiative aims to address youth unemployment and promote entrepreneurship as a key driver of sustainable economic growth.

A grant from USADF will support a 12-week training program at FSD, covering skills in catering, hospitality, green fashion design, and natural hair and beauty care. Upon completion, trainees will receive three months of internship placements to gain practical experience.

Read also:

• 
  U.S. to scale up trade and investment in Africa, unveils new strategy for 2025
• 
  Apply now: Get faster citizenship, business permits with FG’s new digital platform
• 
  Apply now: Get up to ₦500,000 in non-repayable grant for your business
• 
  Apply now for citizenship, business permits on Nigeria’s new digital platform
• 
  Lagos launches N10bn aquaculture hub to boost fish farming, exports
• 
  Radda revives historic groundnut mill, creates 500 Jobs

Travis Adkins, USADF President and CEO, emphasized the U.S. government’s commitment to empowering African youth and women. “We believe that by providing them with the necessary skills, we can help them create their own paths to success,” he stated.

Omowale Ogunrinde, Founder and CEO of FSD, highlighted the academy’s 21-year history of social service and its proven track record of producing skilled graduates. “Our programs are designed to help people achieve their goals through practical entrepreneurial and vocational training,” she said.

Adewumi Oni, Director of Finance and Corporate Services at LSETF, expressed gratitude for USADF’s support and assured Lagos residents of the agency’s commitment to providing free training and upskilling opportunities.

The partnership between USADF, LSETF, and FSD is a significant step towards addressing youth unemployment and empowering individuals to contribute to the economic development of Lagos State.