1Youth2Skills Phase 3: Apply for Free Training, Startup Funding and Mentorship
The Anambra State Government has opened applications for the third phase of its 1Youth2Skills Plus programme.
This initiative offers young residents an opportunity to acquire vocational and digital skills, receive business start-up funding and benefit from free mentorship.
The initiative, implemented through the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, is targeting 15,000 young people in the state as part of efforts to tackle unemployment, promote entrepreneurship and equip residents with practical skills for economic independence.
Registration commenced on November 10, 2026, and interested applicants have until November 16, 2026, to submit their applications through the official programme portal.
The 1Youth2Skills Plus initiative operates under the concept of One Youth, Two Skills, allowing participants to acquire two marketable skills that can help them secure employment or establish their own businesses.
What the Programme Offers
Successful applicants will receive access to practical vocational training and entrepreneurship development opportunities designed to prepare them for the job market and business ownership.
The benefits include:
- Free vocational skills training and certification.
- Entrepreneurship training and business development education.
- Business start-up funding for eligible graduates of the programme.
- Membership of the 1Youth2Skills cooperative network.
- One year of free mentorship.
- Opportunities to develop independent businesses and become self-employed.
The vocational training is expected to run for four to six months, with participants assigned to master trainers in their respective local government areas.
Training sessions will involve physical classes at least four days every week.
Available Skills and Training Areas
The programme covers more than 60 skill areas, including traditional trades, technology-driven occupations and emerging business opportunities.
Some of the available areas include:
- Fashion design and tailoring
- Catering and food processing
- Solar installation and maintenance
- Electrical installation
- Plumbing
- Phone repairs
- Cinematography
- Agriculture and agribusiness
- Digital skills and information technology
- Artificial intelligence
- Furniture making
- Cosmetology
- Automobile repairs
- Online content creation
Applicants are expected to select two different skills they wish to acquire during registration.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to eligible residents of Anambra State who are interested in acquiring practical skills and developing their entrepreneurial capacity.
The programme’s registration portal lists the following requirements:
- Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old.
- Applicants must be residents of Anambra State.
- Applicants must be able to read and write.
- Graduates, non-graduates and school leavers are eligible.
- Applicants must be available to attend physical training at least four days weekly.
The state government’s November 10 announcement describes the general age bracket as 18 to 35, with exceptions up to 40 in special cases, while the registration portal lists 18 to 40. Interested applicants should confirm their eligibility through the official registration platform.
Persons with special needs will receive special consideration.
Applicants will also need an active email address, phone number, National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN) and Anambra State Identification Number (ASIN).
Those without an ASIN can obtain one through the registration portal or by visiting an Anambra State Internal Revenue Service office.
How to Apply for Anambra 1Youth2Skills Phase 3
Interested applicants should visit the official registration portal at:
https://1youth2skills.anambrastate.gov.ng/register/youth/
Create an account using an accessible email address and phone number, provide the required personal identification details, indicate your residential address and select two skills you wish to learn.
Complete the application process and submit your details for consideration.
Registration is free, and applicants should use only the official government portal.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the third phase of the Anambra 1Youth2Skills Plus programme is November 16, 2026.
Eligible young people interested in the opportunity are encouraged to complete their registration before the deadline.
For further information, visit the Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development and Sports website:
https://youthdev.anambrastate.gov.ng/
