FME TVET Industry Mapping Initiative 2025 (With Stipends) | How To Apply
The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has launched applications for the TVET Industry Mapping Initiative 2025, designed to equip young Nigerians with practical, industry-ready skills.
The program provides selected candidates with a monthly stipend, mentorship, and hands-on vocational and technical education training.
Program Summary
* Host Country: Nigeria
* Category: Training and Skills Development
* Eligible Applicants: Nigerian citizens
* Benefits: Monthly stipend, hands-on training, mentorship, industry exposure
* Application Deadline: Varies by region
Program Details
The Industry Mapping Initiative is aimed at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students, providing structured workplace experience across multiple trades.
The Federal Government will cover training fees, pay monthly stipends, and guide industries on mentorship strategies. The program will run alongside the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) and the Student Field Work Experience Scheme (SFWES).
Training will cover 18 existing trade courses and will expand to 14 new emerging courses from 2026.
Sensitisation meetings are scheduled for Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Yola, Port Harcourt, and Enugu, with participation open to small, medium, and large-scale industries nationwide.
Available Courses (2025)
* Bricklaying & Concreting
* Carpentry & Joinery
* Plumbing & Pipefitting
* Computer & GSM Maintenance
* Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
* Agricultural Machinery
* Auto Body Works
* Catering Craft Practice
* Electrical & Solar PV
* Fashion Design
* Livestock Farming
* Painting, Decoration & Interior Design
* Welding & Fabrication
* Auto Electrical Wiring
* Automobile Mechanics
* Furniture Making & Upholstery
Emerging Courses (from 2026/2027)
* Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
* Robotics Engineering Craft
* Motorcycle & Tricycle Technology
* Autotronic Gas-Powered Vehicle (GPV)
* Creative Content Production
* Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology
* Electronic Systems Maintenance Craft
* Industrial Electronics
* Industrial Mechanics
* Networking & System Security
* Smart Agriculture
* Social Media Communication & Animation
* Wall & Floor Tiling & Cladding
Benefits of the Initiative
* Fully funded training fees covered by the Federal Government
* Monthly stipends for participants
* Industry-based mentorship and skills application
* Exposure to teamwork, time management, and professional behavior
* Development of job-ready, practical skills
* Increased employability and reduced graduate unemployment
* Career exploration across multiple trades
Eligible Industries
* Small-Scale Industries (small production outfits)
* Medium-Scale Industries (growing companies with moderate staff and output)
* Large-Scale Industries (corporations and facilities with advanced technology and mass production)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
send an email to: [tse@education.gov.ng](mailto:tse@education.gov.ng)
Application deadlines vary by region.
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