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TCKZone Youth Employability & Empowerment Fellowship (TYEEF)

Supported By:
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4 weeks
Hybrid
40 participants

About the Fellowship

The TCKZone Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship Fellowship (TYEEF) is a 4-week intensive digital and entrepreneurship skills training program designed to equip underserved youth in Nigeria with the competencies needed to thrive in the digital economy. Targeting youth aged 18–30, the program addresses the pressing issues of youth unemployment and lack of access to practical, market-relevant skills.

Through a blended learning model, TYEEF will provide 40 selected participants with hands-on training in digital skills (such as digital marketing, content creation, and freelancing), business development, personal branding, and soft skills. The program will also offer mentorship from experienced professionals, interactive masterclasses, and seed funding opportunities for outstanding participants.

By the end of the program, participants will have developed income-generating projects, enhanced their employability, and improved their capacity to launch or grow entrepreneurial ventures. The initiative contributes to national and continental goals of reducing youth unemployment, fostering innovation, and empowering the next generation of African changemakers.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application.
  • Open to youth residing in Nigeria (and other African countries as the program expands).
  • Open to Secondary school leavers, recent graduates, and out-of-school youth with limited access to opportunities.
  • Must be available to participate fully in all training, mentorship, and project activities throughout the fellowship period.
  • Must commit to getting a job or implementing an  entrepreneurship idea during or after the fellowship.
  • Applicants from underserved, rural, or marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • The fellowship actively welcomes applications from young women, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

Key Elements of the TYEEF Program

Digital & Technical Skills Training

Basic Digital Skills
Digital Marketing
Cybersecurity
AI & Emerging Technologies

Entrepreneurship Development

Entrepreneurship Workshops
Financial Literacy
Mentorship
Applying for Grants

Job & Workforce Readiness

Resume Building
Interview Preparation
Internship Placement Support
Professional Networking

Reducing Unemployment Rate
Sustainable pipeline of skilled, job-ready youth
Rise in Youth-led startups and digital ventures
Foster Economic empowerment

Graduate with....

Marketable digital skills employers actually want.

A validated business idea ready for launch

Network of Mentors for ongoing support.

Chance at our startup ₦100,000 grant to fund your startup

last year impact

Build Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Closing the digital and economic gap by providing skills and knowledge to help youth become job-ready or start small businesses.

Our Skills Institute

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