The Bank of Industry, in partnership with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is organizing a Vocational Skills Competition to support and promote Vocational Skills acquisition among Nigerian youth.
The
target participants are top graduating students of NBTE-accredited
Vocational Enterprise Institutions. They will showcase their final-year
projects and demonstrate the skills involved in their execution. Winners
will benefit from prizes aimed at further developing and enhancing
their skills and career paths. The eligible vocational courses for the
competition are as follows:
- Automotive Mechatronics/Mechanic
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Fashion & Beauty
- Electrical & Electronics
- Painting & Tiling
- Plumbing & Fittings
- Welding & Fabrication
Regional
competitions will take place in Kaduna and Lagos on February 13th 2016
and February 19th 2016 respectively, while the grand finale will be held
in Abuja on 19th March 2016.
A panel
of judges made up of seasoned professionals has been selected to
evaluate the nominated candidates and select the winners in each
vocational field.
Prizes to be won include:
- Modern vocational work tools
- Access to small business loans
- Placement/Internship with BOI customers
As
Nigeria seeks to become a more diversified economy, vocational skills
development must receive greater attention across various fields.
This
competition is one of the initiatives of the Bank of Industry towards
supporting and promoting the nation’s industrial sector through the
development of Vocational Skills.
Further
details, including the full list of nominees and judges for the
competition can be found on our website through the following link: www.boi.ng/skillscompetition or follow us on Instagram @bankofindustry & Twitter @boinigeria for details and updates.
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