FME TVET Initiative Cohort 3 2026: Apply Now

FME TVET Initiative Cohort 3 2026 application portal is open for Nigerians interested in acquiring practical vocational and technical skills. The Federal Ministry of Education (FME), through its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative, offers tuition-free training, monthly stipends and start-up support for selected trades.

FME TVET Initiative Cohort 3 2026 Training Summary

• Training Title: FME TVET Initiative Cohort 3 2026
• Training Organization: Federal Ministry of Education
• Training Type: Vocational Training / Skills Acquisition
• Location: Nationwide, Nigeria
• Training Centres: All six geopolitical zones
• Work Mode: Physical Training at Accredited Centres
• Eligibility: Nigerians interested in vocational skills
• Qualification: No formal qualification required for STC
• Training Duration: 6 months or 1 year
• Training Cost: Free (Fully Funded)
• Monthly Stipend: Available; amount not specified
• Start-up Support: Available for selected trades
• Certificate: Short-Term Certificate programme; specific certification arrangements not detailed

About the FME TVET Initiative Cohort 3 2026

The Federal Ministry of Education TVET Initiative is designed to equip Nigerians with practical skills for employment, self-reliance and entrepreneurship.

The programme provides vocational training through Federal and State Technical Colleges, accredited state-owned institutions and registered private vocational training centres.

Available Training Programmes

1. Short-Term Certificate (STC) Programme

• Duration: 6 months
• Open to first-time trainees, school leavers and individuals without formal education.
• No previous educational qualification required.
• Applicants must possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN).

2. Vocational Education and Innovation (VEI) Programme

• Duration: 1 year
• Designed for individuals with previous education or informal vocational training.
• Applicants must provide at least one accepted qualification or proof of prior learning.

Accepted evidence includes:

• Proof of skills acquired through apprenticeship or informal learning.
• First School Leaving Certificate.
• Non-formal education certificate from an NGO, religious institution, community programme or similar provider.

FME TVET Initiative Cohort 3 2026 Training Requirements

General Eligibility

• Must be Nigerian.
• Must be interested in learning a practical vocational or technical skill.
• Must meet the entry requirements for the selected training programme.
• Must provide the required identification and supporting documents.

Short-Term Certificate (STC) Requirements

• Valid National Identification Number (NIN).
• Valid Bank Verification Number (BVN).
• No formal educational qualification required.

Vocational Education and Innovation (VEI) Requirements

Applicants must provide at least one of the following:

• Proof of prior skills acquired through informal learning or apprenticeship.
• First School Leaving Certificate.
• A recognised non-formal education certificate.

Available Trades and Skills

The FME TVET Initiative offers training in the following areas:

1. Electrical Installation
2. Welding and Fabrication
3. Painting, Decoration and Finishes (Interior Design)
4. Floor Cladding, Tiling and Interlocking
5. Bricklaying, Blocklaying and Concreting
6. Network System Installation
7. Computer Hardware and GSM Repair and Maintenance
8. Social Media Communications
9. Creative Media (Digital Media Production)
10. Motorcycle and Tricycle Repair
11. Vulcanising and Tyre Repair
12. Auto-body Works (Panel Beating)
13. Automobile Mechanic
14. Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
15. Plumbing and Pipe-fitting
16. Woodwork, Carpentry and Joinery
17. Furniture Making and Upholstery
18. Blacksmithing
19. Solar PV Installation and Maintenance
20. Automobile CNG Conversion and Maintenance
21. Mechanised Agriculture (Mechanics or Operations)
22. Livestock Farming (Beekeeping, Poultry and Animal Husbandry)
23. Fashion Design and Garment Making
24. Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
25. Hospitality Training

FME TVET Initiative Cohort 3 2026 Training Benefits

• Fully funded, tuition-free vocational training.
• Monthly stipend during training.
• Start-up support for selected trades.
• Practical training at certified vocational centres.
• Access to training centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
• Technical skills development for employment and entrepreneurship.
• Opportunities to develop practical skills for self-employment.

Monthly Stipend Amount: 30,000 Naira

How to Apply for FME TVET Initiative Cohort 3 2026

Interested Nigerians should apply through the official Federal Ministry of Education TVET application portal.

Application Portal: https://www.tvet.education.gov.ng/