2026 SKAID-Polish Aid Skills Acquisition Programme

Applications Open for 60-Day Vocational, Craft and Commercial Skills Training Programme

The Southern Kaduna Aid Foundation (SKAID), with funding from Polish Aid, is inviting eligible young people from Southern Kaduna to apply for a 60-day vocational, craft and commercial skills training programme designed to equip participants with practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.

The programme will provide hands-on training in three skill areas:

  • Electrical Installation & Repairs
  • Solar Installation & Repairs
  • Beauty Care & Makeup

 

A total of 20 participants will be selected for the training.

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to applicants who:

  • Are between 18 and 35 years old
  • Are indigenes of a Southern Kaduna Local Government Area
  • Meet the required educational or literacy criteria
  • Are available and committed to completing the full 60-day training
  • Can attend the training at the designated venue in Zangon Kataf LGA

 

Applicants will be required to provide their educational certificate/result and proof of Southern Kaduna indigene status as part of the application process.

Training Details

Duration: 60 days
Commencement Date: 28 September 2026
Venue: Maryamu & Yakubu Skills Development Foundation, Ungwan Wakili, Zangon Kataf LGA
Available Slots: 20
Application Deadline: 19 September 2026

The training is designed to go beyond skill acquisition by giving young people practical capabilities that can serve as a foundation for income generation and economic participation.

Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to complete the application form before the deadline.

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This project is financed/co-financed from the state budget within the framework of the Polish development cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland.

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